YEARLY HIGH
9.5741 ETB
YEARLY LOW
8.6716 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0887 ETB

2012 BZD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BZD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 9.5741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 8.6716.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9025 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7269 to the December average rate of 9.1622, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9.5741 was up 10.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.6767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BZD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 47,871 ETB
2011 Average 40,027 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 43,358 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,512.46 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9.5121
8.6556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD to ETB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.9028, compared to 9.2746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.5459 ETB (High: 9.5741 / Low: 9.0283). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0833 ETB (High: 8.9525 / Low: 8.8692).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5459
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1960 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 9.1961) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.5899), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6062 (+7.06%).

2012 Avg (October) 9.1961
2011 Avg (October) 8.5899

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7856 8.6716 8.7269
February 8.9098 8.7753 8.8213
March 8.9811 8.8667 8.9052
April 8.9525 8.8692 8.9143
May 9.0414 8.9525 8.9898
June 9.1144 9.0172 9.0594
July 9.4590 9.0230 9.3349
August 9.5213 9.1894 9.4407
September 9.5518 9.2006 9.3921
October 9.5741 9.0283 9.1961
November 9.2035 9.0656 9.1215
December 9.2628 9.1264 9.1622