YEARLY HIGH
4.5958 DZD
YEARLY LOW
4.2127 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3735 DZD

2012 ETB to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 4.5958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 4.2127.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3831 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3889 to the December average rate of 4.3088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5958 was down 21.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.8842, 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 22,979 DZD
2011 Average 23,290 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 21,064 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,915.43 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.5684
4.2280
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to DZD 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 4.3136, compared to 4.4333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.1566 DZD (High: 4.5958 / Low: 4.4393). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0529 DZD (High: 4.4201 / Low: 4.3672).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1566
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0529

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 0.1127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 4.5378) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.2568), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2809 (+6.60%).

2012 Avg (August) 4.5378
2011 Avg (August) 4.2568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4271 4.3530 4.3889
February 4.3447 4.2570 4.3046
March 4.3073 4.2401 4.2685
April 4.3044 4.2127 4.2564
May 4.3613 4.2290 4.2655
June 4.4568 4.3547 4.3980
July 4.5881 4.4368 4.5400
August 4.5958 4.4393 4.5378
September 4.4711 4.3748 4.4251
October 4.4201 4.3672 4.3946
November 4.4221 4.3345 4.3932
December 4.3472 4.2738 4.3088