2012 ETB to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ETB to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ETB to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 84.4534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 73.4692.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9843 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.0331 to the December average rate of 83.6015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 84.4534 was down 5.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 89.5955, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ETB to BIF 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 76.3661, compared to 81.4954 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1293 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 5.4293 BIF (High: 78.8985 / Low: 73.4692). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8290 BIF (High: 80.7698 / Low: 79.9409).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4745 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 83.6015) against the same month in 2011 (average: 74.6950), the exchange rate shifted by +8.9065 (+11.92%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76.5513 | 74.0310 | 75.0331 |
| February | 75.3620 | 74.2126 | 74.9102 |
| March | 75.0739 | 73.5719 | 74.4357 |
| April | 78.8985 | 73.4692 | 75.3117 |
| May | 80.0975 | 77.5560 | 79.1345 |
| June | 80.4145 | 78.7825 | 79.3714 |
| July | 81.0494 | 78.6801 | 79.8429 |
| August | 80.7698 | 79.9409 | 80.3647 |
| September | 82.1253 | 79.6341 | 80.8139 |
| October | 82.3286 | 81.2242 | 81.9949 |
| November | 83.6128 | 80.9185 | 82.3545 |
| December | 84.4534 | 82.0589 | 83.6015 |