YEARLY HIGH
94.7603 SOS
YEARLY LOW
87.9179 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.2964 SOS

2012 ETB to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 94.7603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 87.9179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8424 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 94.1231 to the December average rate of 88.4616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 94.7603 was down 24.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 126.1862, 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 473,802 SOS
2011 Average 514,574 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 439,590 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,211.88 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

94.6893
87.8955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SOS 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 92.8883, compared to 89.7046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.8883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.7046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 2.1058 SOS (High: 92.1265 / Low: 90.0207). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3486 SOS (High: 89.0675 / Low: 88.7190).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.1058
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3486

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9494 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9494

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 94.1231) against the same month in 2011 (average: 125.8528), the exchange rate shifted by -31.7297 (-25.21%).

2012 Avg (January) 94.1231
2011 Avg (January) 125.8528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.7603 93.6877 94.1231
February 93.8910 92.7864 93.6040
March 93.5782 92.5383 93.2137
April 93.4129 92.0198 92.9636
May 92.8360 90.8418 92.0142
June 92.1265 90.0207 91.4114
July 91.3993 89.9875 90.7269
August 90.9432 90.2304 90.4552
September 90.2995 89.7248 90.1092
October 90.0306 89.0138 89.5766
November 89.0675 88.7190 88.8978
December 88.8255 87.9179 88.4616