YEARLY HIGH
4.8084 JPY
YEARLY LOW
4.3050 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4943 JPY

2012 ETB to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 4.8084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 4.3050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5034 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4466 to the December average rate of 4.5952, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.8084 was down 26.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.5702, 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 24,042 JPY
2011 Average 25,493 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 21,525 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,517.03 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.7700
4.3014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to JPY 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 4.5613, compared to 4.4273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2651 JPY (High: 4.6516 / Low: 4.3864). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0767 JPY (High: 4.3816 / Low: 4.3050).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2651
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1242 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 4.7310) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.3894), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6585 (-25.96%).

2012 Avg (March) 4.7310
2011 Avg (March) 6.3894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5025 4.4040 4.4466
February 4.6516 4.3864 4.5243
March 4.8084 4.6541 4.7310
April 4.7604 4.5623 4.6562
May 4.5803 4.4480 4.5320
June 4.5373 4.4237 4.4778
July 4.4926 4.3602 4.4187
August 4.4327 4.3427 4.3828
September 4.3816 4.3050 4.3404
October 4.4153 4.3182 4.3668
November 4.5507 4.3718 4.4601
December 4.7383 4.5003 4.5952