YEARLY HIGH
2.9328 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.7328 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8157 ETB

2012 CNY to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 2.9328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 2.7328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2000 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7404 to the December average rate of 2.9212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9328 was up 6.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 73,321 ETB
2011 Average 61,708 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 68,320 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,001.24 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9393
2.7223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 2.7658, compared to 2.8655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0608 ETB (High: 2.8816 / Low: 2.8207). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 ETB (High: 2.7469 / Low: 2.7328).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0608
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.9212) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.7201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2012 (+7.40%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.9212
2011 Avg (December) 2.7201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7469 2.7328 2.7404
February 2.7673 2.7456 2.7557
March 2.7790 2.7483 2.7631
April 2.7890 2.7640 2.7713
May 2.7878 2.7709 2.7823
June 2.7976 2.7695 2.7822
July 2.8204 2.7903 2.8061
August 2.8390 2.7998 2.8236
September 2.8816 2.8207 2.8493
October 2.9093 2.8507 2.8832
November 2.9211 2.9006 2.9094
December 2.9328 2.9028 2.9212