2012 ETB to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 ETB to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the ETB to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 3.9025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 3.0210.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8815 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1378 to the December average rate of 3.8935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.9025 was up 5.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.7090, 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 SYP 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 3.3414, compared to 3.7567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4153 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3509 SYP (High: 3.6220 / Low: 3.2712). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 SYP (High: 3.9025 / Low: 3.8858).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.8935) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.9923), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9012 (+30.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3189 | 3.0210 | 3.1378 |
| February | 3.3161 | 3.2952 | 3.3062 |
| March | 3.3053 | 3.2692 | 3.2927 |
| April | 3.2963 | 3.2772 | 3.2858 |
| May | 3.6220 | 3.2712 | 3.4217 |
| June | 3.6193 | 3.5937 | 3.6041 |
| July | 3.6432 | 3.5887 | 3.6040 |
| August | 3.7057 | 3.6377 | 3.6550 |
| September | 3.7646 | 3.7000 | 3.7265 |
| October | 3.8228 | 3.7714 | 3.7890 |
| November | 3.9017 | 3.8245 | 3.8722 |
| December | 3.9025 | 3.8858 | 3.8935 |