2012 ETB to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8818 GMD

YEARLY LOW

1.6397 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7502 GMD

2012 ETB to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 1.8818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.6397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2421 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7131 to the December average rate of 1.7023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8818 was down 15.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2196, 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 9,409 GMD

2011 Average 8,977 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 8,198 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,210.60 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8671

1.6785

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to GMD 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 1.7296, compared to 1.7707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.2320 GMD (High: 1.8754 / Low: 1.6434). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0395 GMD (High: 1.8618 / Low: 1.8223).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2320

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0395

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1470 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 1.8514) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1550 (+9.14%).

2012 Avg (October) 1.8514

2011 Avg (October) 1.6964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7506	1.6579	1.7131
February	1.7868	1.6878	1.7483
March	1.7747	1.6880	1.7494
April	1.7211	1.6624	1.6942
May	1.7527	1.7085	1.7268
June	1.7798	1.7042	1.7459
July	1.7774	1.7296	1.7587
August	1.8618	1.7538	1.7728
September	1.8618	1.8223	1.8347
October	1.8818	1.8187	1.8514
November	1.8754	1.6434	1.7044
December	1.7834	1.6397	1.7023