2012 ETB to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4495 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.4237 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4368 HKD

2012 ETB to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.4495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.4237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0258 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4486 to the December average rate of 0.4251, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4495 was down 26.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6122, 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 2,248 HKD

2011 Average 2,483 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 2,119 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.91 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4509

0.4227

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to HKD 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 0.4441, compared to 0.4294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4441

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0062 HKD (High: 0.4373 / Low: 0.4311). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 HKD (High: 0.4281 / Low: 0.4257).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4486) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6113), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1628 (-26.62%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4486

2011 Avg (January) 0.6113

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4495	0.4471	0.4486
February	0.4476	0.4449	0.4467
March	0.4465	0.4417	0.4451
April	0.4456	0.4429	0.4444
May	0.4429	0.4399	0.4415
June	0.4398	0.4363	0.4383
July	0.4373	0.4311	0.4338
August	0.4347	0.4303	0.4319
September	0.4334	0.4281	0.4305
October	0.4307	0.4268	0.4285
November	0.4281	0.4257	0.4268
December	0.4267	0.4237	0.4251