2012 ETB to MGA Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ETB to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ETB to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 130.4855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 117.7080.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7775 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 128.3212 to the December average rate of 123.8735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 130.4855 was down 22.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 168.6142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
ETB to MGA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 122.6925, compared to 123.8475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1550 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 5.0256 MGA (High: 127.9140 / Low: 122.8883). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2697 MGA (High: 124.4286 / Low: 123.1589).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.2359 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 128.3212) against the same month in 2011 (average: 164.3787), the exchange rate shifted by -36.0575 (-21.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 130.4855 | 125.8201 | 128.3212 |
| February | 126.0011 | 122.6624 | 125.0853 |
| March | 124.8467 | 120.7738 | 122.8780 |
| April | 121.1241 | 118.5219 | 120.3852 |
| May | 120.2769 | 117.7080 | 118.5964 |
| June | 122.9617 | 119.7253 | 120.8891 |
| July | 127.9140 | 122.8883 | 125.9706 |
| August | 126.6305 | 124.2985 | 125.2934 |
| September | 124.8046 | 121.5483 | 123.1402 |
| October | 122.2519 | 120.7165 | 121.4568 |
| November | 124.4877 | 121.8845 | 123.3509 |
| December | 124.4286 | 123.1589 | 123.8735 |