YEARLY HIGH
0.0462 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0413 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0438 EUR

2012 ETB to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.0462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0448 to the December average rate of 0.0418, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0462 was down 23.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0608, 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 231 EUR
2011 Average 230 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 206 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.57 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0459
0.0414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to EUR 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 0.0441, compared to 0.0435 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0435

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0026 EUR (High: 0.0458 / Low: 0.0432). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 EUR (High: 0.0430 / Low: 0.0421).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0455) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0043 (+10.49%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0455
2011 Avg (July) 0.0412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0456 0.0437 0.0448
February 0.0441 0.0427 0.0435
March 0.0441 0.0430 0.0434
April 0.0439 0.0430 0.0435
May 0.0458 0.0432 0.0444
June 0.0458 0.0445 0.0451
July 0.0462 0.0446 0.0455
August 0.0456 0.0442 0.0449
September 0.0442 0.0423 0.0431
October 0.0430 0.0421 0.0426
November 0.0434 0.0423 0.0429
December 0.0425 0.0413 0.0418