YEARLY HIGH
0.0579 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0547 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0563 USD

2012 ETB to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0547.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0578 to the December average rate of 0.0548, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0579 was down 26.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0787, 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 289 USD
2011 Average 319 USD
Yearly Trough Low 273 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.02 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0581
0.0546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to USD 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 0.0572, compared to 0.0554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0008 USD (High: 0.0564 / Low: 0.0556). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0579 / Low: 0.0577).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0578) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0786), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0208 (-26.46%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0578
2011 Avg (January) 0.0786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0579 0.0577 0.0578
February 0.0577 0.0574 0.0576
March 0.0575 0.0569 0.0573
April 0.0574 0.0571 0.0572
May 0.0571 0.0567 0.0569
June 0.0567 0.0563 0.0565
July 0.0564 0.0556 0.0559
August 0.0561 0.0555 0.0557
September 0.0559 0.0552 0.0555
October 0.0555 0.0551 0.0553
November 0.0552 0.0549 0.0551
December 0.0551 0.0547 0.0548