YEARLY HIGH
0.0594 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0538 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0563 CAD

2012 ETB to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.0538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0586 to the December average rate of 0.0543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0594 was down 24.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0785, 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 297 CAD
2011 Average 315 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 269 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.68 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0590
0.0539
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to CAD 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 0.0576, compared to 0.0550 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0576
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0550

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0023 CAD (High: 0.0585 / Low: 0.0562). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 CAD (High: 0.0546 / Low: 0.0540).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0586) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0781), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-25.02%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0586
2011 Avg (January) 0.0781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0594 0.0577 0.0586
February 0.0578 0.0568 0.0575
March 0.0575 0.0564 0.0570
April 0.0575 0.0560 0.0568
May 0.0585 0.0562 0.0574
June 0.0590 0.0574 0.0581
July 0.0575 0.0560 0.0567
August 0.0561 0.0549 0.0553
September 0.0551 0.0538 0.0543
October 0.0553 0.0540 0.0546
November 0.0552 0.0545 0.0549
December 0.0546 0.0540 0.0543