2012 ETB to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7079 KGS

YEARLY LOW

2.4722 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6292 KGS

2012 ETB to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 2.7079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 2.4722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2357 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6970 to the December average rate of 2.5995, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.7079 was down 27.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.7308, 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 13,540 KGS

2011 Average 14,740 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 12,361 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,178.49 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7161

2.4872

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to KGS 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 2.6809, compared to 2.5776 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6809

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5776

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1443 KGS (High: 2.6212 / Low: 2.4768). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 KGS (High: 2.6885 / Low: 2.6717).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1443

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.6970) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.7152), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0183 (-27.41%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.6970

2011 Avg (January) 3.7152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7079	2.6830	2.6970
February	2.7038	2.6757	2.6943
March	2.6908	2.6538	2.6757
April	2.6885	2.6717	2.6785
May	2.6822	2.6597	2.6758
June	2.6796	2.6534	2.6640
July	2.6538	2.5165	2.6092
August	2.5302	2.4722	2.5062
September	2.6212	2.4768	2.5447
October	2.6115	2.5923	2.6028
November	2.6123	2.5942	2.6029
December	2.6088	2.5888	2.5995