2012 ETB to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4913 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.4311 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4620 SZL

2012 ETB to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.4913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.4311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0602 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4629 to the December average rate of 0.4732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4913 was down 14.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5713, 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 2,457 SZL

2011 Average 2,302 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 2,155 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 301.21 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4892

0.4311

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SZL 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 0.4542, compared to 0.4697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4542

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0418 SZL (High: 0.4825 / Low: 0.4407). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 SZL (High: 0.4426 / Low: 0.4311).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

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: 0.4844) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0104 (+2.20%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.4844

2011 Avg (November) 0.4740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4737	0.4478	0.4629
February	0.4491	0.4326	0.4411
March	0.4426	0.4311	0.4360
April	0.4580	0.4382	0.4477
May	0.4825	0.4407	0.4637
June	0.4891	0.4602	0.4739
July	0.4756	0.4558	0.4616
August	0.4710	0.4511	0.4606
September	0.4682	0.4543	0.4601
October	0.4892	0.4612	0.4784
November	0.4913	0.4772	0.4844
December	0.4864	0.4634	0.4732