YEARLY HIGH
52.0821 KPW
YEARLY LOW
49.1987 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.6734 KPW

2012 ETB to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 52.0821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 49.1987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8834 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.0027 to the December average rate of 49.3598, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 52.0821 was down 0.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 52.3524, 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 260,410 KPW
2011 Average 58,611 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 245,993 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,416.92 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

52.2670
49.0955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to KPW 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 51.4973, compared to 49.8495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.4973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.8495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.7114 KPW (High: 50.7365 / Low: 50.0252). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1938 KPW (High: 52.0821 / Low: 51.8882).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7114
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1938

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 0.4999 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 52.0027) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.2412), the exchange rate shifted by +40.7616 (+362.61%).

2012 Avg (January) 52.0027
2011 Avg (January) 11.2412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 52.0821 51.8882 52.0027
February 51.9494 51.6227 51.8381
March 51.7796 51.2126 51.6076
April 51.6413 51.3763 51.5246
May 51.3763 51.0007 51.1749
June 51.0079 50.6253 50.8357
July 50.7365 50.0252 50.3358
August 50.4549 49.9259 50.1191
September 50.2938 49.6887 49.9674
October 49.9916 49.5665 49.7510
November 49.7103 49.4415 49.5637
December 49.5547 49.1987 49.3598