YEARLY HIGH
0.0555 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0499 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0528 CHF

2012 ETB to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.0555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0542 to the December average rate of 0.0505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0555 was down 27.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0764, 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 277 CHF
2011 Average 284 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 249 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.02 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0551
0.0501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to CHF 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 0.0531, compared to 0.0524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0031 CHF (High: 0.0550 / Low: 0.0519). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 CHF (High: 0.0528 / Low: 0.0518).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0546) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+12.74%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0546
2011 Avg (July) 0.0485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0552 0.0528 0.0542
February 0.0532 0.0514 0.0525
March 0.0534 0.0518 0.0524
April 0.0528 0.0518 0.0523
May 0.0550 0.0519 0.0533
June 0.0551 0.0535 0.0541
July 0.0555 0.0536 0.0546
August 0.0546 0.0530 0.0540
September 0.0532 0.0514 0.0522
October 0.0520 0.0510 0.0515
November 0.0523 0.0510 0.0517
December 0.0513 0.0499 0.0505