YEARLY HIGH
12.6882 YER
YEARLY LOW
11.7544 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1297 YER

2012 ETB to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 12.6882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 11.7544.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9339 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6238 to the December average rate of 11.7916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.6882 was down 24.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 16.8774, 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 63,441 YER
2011 Average 68,409 YER
Yearly Trough Low 58,772 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,669.26 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.7070
11.7084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to YER 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 12.3507, compared to 11.9087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.3507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.4001 YER (High: 12.6564 / Low: 12.2563). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0609 YER (High: 11.8737 / Low: 11.8128).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4001
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0609

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1589 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 12.6238) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.8180), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1942 (-24.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 12.6238
2011 Avg (January) 16.8180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6882 12.4537 12.6238
February 12.6564 12.2563 12.5111
March 12.4329 12.2915 12.3521
April 12.3626 12.2254 12.3103
May 12.2657 12.1072 12.1884
June 12.1760 12.0424 12.1186
July 12.0992 11.9512 12.0262
August 12.0504 11.9337 11.9753
September 12.0166 11.8723 11.9361
October 11.9390 11.8277 11.8818
November 11.8737 11.8128 11.8411
December 11.8370 11.7544 11.7916