YEARLY HIGH
22.7524 KMF
YEARLY LOW
20.3496 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.5757 KMF

2012 ETB to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 22.7524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 20.3496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4029 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0299 to the December average rate of 20.5850, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 22.7524 was down 24.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 29.9614, 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 113,762 KMF
2011 Average 112,982 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 101,748 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,014.42 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

22.5703
20.4045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to KMF 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 21.7052, compared to 21.4462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2590 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.7052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.2789 KMF (High: 22.5132 / Low: 21.2343). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3742 KMF (High: 21.1521 / Low: 20.7779).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2789
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3742

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 0.7713 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 22.3898) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.2842), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1057 (+10.38%).

2012 Avg (July) 22.3898
2011 Avg (July) 20.2842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.4440 21.5164 22.0299
February 21.7122 21.0618 21.4257
March 21.6661 21.1616 21.3579
April 21.5884 21.1717 21.3969
May 22.5132 21.2343 21.8470
June 22.5268 21.9153 22.1735
July 22.7524 21.6644 22.3898
August 22.4181 22.0247 22.1975
September 22.0603 20.8236 21.4262
October 21.1521 20.7779 20.9632
November 21.3283 20.8265 21.1156
December 20.9001 20.3496 20.5850