2012 ETB to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.5198 CDF

YEARLY LOW

50.2771 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.7890 CDF

2012 ETB to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 53.5198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 50.2771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2427 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.6739 to the December average rate of 50.7604, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 53.5198 was down 25.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 72.1373, 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 267,599 CDF

2011 Average 290,716 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 251,385 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,213.40 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

52.9278

50.5634

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to CDF 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 52.3695, compared to 51.2084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1611 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.3695

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.2084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.3809 CDF (High: 53.4882 / Low: 52.1073). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3632 CDF (High: 51.3186 / Low: 50.9555).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3809

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3632

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3657 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 52.6739) against the same month in 2011 (average: 71.2387), the exchange rate shifted by -18.5648 (-26.06%).

2012 Avg (January) 52.6739

2011 Avg (January) 71.2387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.5198	52.3586	52.6739
February	53.4882	52.1073	52.7308
March	53.1693	52.1326	52.5399
April	53.0172	52.0659	52.4331
May	52.5891	51.5951	52.0673
June	52.6036	51.4513	51.7722
July	52.0411	51.1176	51.5618
August	51.7268	51.1673	51.4713
September	51.6876	50.9935	51.3094
October	51.3186	50.9555	51.1291
November	51.3187	50.8356	51.0186
December	51.2538	50.2771	50.7604