YEARLY HIGH
0.0379 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0354 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0368 XDR

2012 ETB to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.0354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0376 to the December average rate of 0.0357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0379 was down 26.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0516, 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 189 XDR
2011 Average 202 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 177 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.30 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0378
0.0355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to XDR 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 0.0373, compared to 0.0363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0008 XDR (High: 0.0366 / Low: 0.0358). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 XDR (High: 0.0360 / Low: 0.0357).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0376) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0508), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0132 (-25.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0376
2011 Avg (January) 0.0508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0379 0.0372 0.0376
February 0.0374 0.0370 0.0372
March 0.0375 0.0370 0.0372
April 0.0373 0.0368 0.0371
May 0.0375 0.0368 0.0371
June 0.0376 0.0370 0.0373
July 0.0374 0.0369 0.0371
August 0.0372 0.0365 0.0368
September 0.0366 0.0358 0.0361
October 0.0360 0.0357 0.0359
November 0.0361 0.0358 0.0360
December 0.0358 0.0354 0.0357