YEARLY HIGH
130.4855 MGA
YEARLY LOW
117.7080 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
123.2700 MGA

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ETB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 652,428 MGA
2011 Average 645,002 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 588,540 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,887.41 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

129.2937
117.6239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 122.6925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 123.8475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.0256
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2697

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (January) 128.3212
2011 Avg (January) 164.3787

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