2012 CAD to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 CAD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the CAD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 18.5740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 16.8419.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7321 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0695 to the December average rate of 18.4094, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.5740 was up 3.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.0305, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 CAD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
CAD to ETB Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.3768, compared to 18.1798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8030 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6873 ETB (High: 17.7947 / Low: 17.1074). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2170 ETB (High: 18.3399 / Low: 18.1230).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1926 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 18.4004) against the same month in 2011 (average: 17.0900), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3105 (+7.67%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3355 | 16.8419 | 17.0695 |
| February | 17.6065 | 17.3012 | 17.4037 |
| March | 17.7272 | 17.3808 | 17.5539 |
| April | 17.8429 | 17.3936 | 17.5942 |
| May | 17.7947 | 17.1074 | 17.4161 |
| June | 17.4332 | 16.9579 | 17.2235 |
| July | 17.8717 | 17.3984 | 17.6411 |
| August | 18.2245 | 17.8268 | 18.0857 |
| September | 18.5740 | 18.1452 | 18.4004 |
| October | 18.5201 | 18.0983 | 18.3316 |
| November | 18.3399 | 18.1230 | 18.2106 |
| December | 18.5243 | 18.3040 | 18.4094 |