YEARLY HIGH
18.5740 ETB
YEARLY LOW
16.8419 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7783 ETB

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,870 ETB
2011 Average 80,546 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 84,210 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,660.37 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.5434
16.9355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6873
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (September) 18.4004
2011 Avg (September) 17.0900

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