YEARLY HIGH
0.4918 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4312 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4619 NAD

2012 ETB to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.4918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.4312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0606 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4631 to the December average rate of 0.4733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4918 was down 14.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5735, 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 2,459 NAD
2011 Average 2,307 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,156 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.92 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4893
0.4309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to NAD 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 0.4543, compared to 0.4696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0418 NAD (High: 0.4827 / Low: 0.4409). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 NAD (High: 0.4426 / Low: 0.4312).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.4845) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4750), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0095 (+1.99%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.4845
2011 Avg (November) 0.4750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4730 0.4477 0.4631
February 0.4488 0.4358 0.4412
March 0.4426 0.4312 0.4357
April 0.4579 0.4375 0.4479
May 0.4827 0.4409 0.4635
June 0.4870 0.4608 0.4742
July 0.4746 0.4557 0.4614
August 0.4705 0.4510 0.4605
September 0.4674 0.4541 0.4596
October 0.4892 0.4609 0.4782
November 0.4918 0.4765 0.4845
December 0.4864 0.4627 0.4733