YEARLY HIGH
3.2215 BTN
YEARLY LOW
2.7469 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9647 BTN

2012 ETB to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 3.2215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 2.7469.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4745 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9589 to the December average rate of 2.9978, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2215 was down 10.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.6055, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,107 BTN
2011 Average 14,838 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 13,735 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,372.71 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.1940
2.8047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BTN 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 2.9826, compared to 2.9469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.2725 BTN (High: 3.1219 / Low: 2.8493). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0364 BTN (High: 2.8890 / Low: 2.8525).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2725
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0364

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1714 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 3.1616) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6525), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5091 (+19.19%).

2012 Avg (June) 3.1616
2011 Avg (June) 2.6525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0795 2.8432 2.9589
February 2.8793 2.8085 2.8371
March 2.9441 2.8491 2.8871
April 3.0143 2.9053 2.9592
May 3.1846 3.0083 3.0916
June 3.2215 3.1132 3.1616
July 3.1219 2.8493 2.9902
August 2.8890 2.8525 2.8643
September 3.0128 2.7661 2.8819
October 2.9830 2.7469 2.9285
November 3.0684 2.9581 3.0189
December 3.0162 2.9677 2.9978