YEARLY HIGH
305.7480 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
263.0432 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
290.0196 ZMK

2012 ETB to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 305.7480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 263.0432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.7048 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 297.6390 to the December average rate of 285.6543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 305.7480 was down 19.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 380.6010, 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 1,528,740 ZMK
2011 Average 1,552,310 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,315,216 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 213,524.25 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

306.7265
270.1434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to ZMK 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 299.4157, compared to 280.6234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 18.7923 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 299.4157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 280.6234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 28.1630 ZMK (High: 291.2061 / Low: 263.0432). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7278 ZMK (High: 305.7480 / Low: 300.0203).

July Spread (Volatile) ±28.1630
March Spread (Stable) ±5.7278

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 24.1482 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -24.1482

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 303.6779) against the same month in 2011 (average: 372.5611), the exchange rate shifted by -68.8833 (-18.49%).

2012 Avg (March) 303.6779
2011 Avg (March) 372.5611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 301.4767 294.4319 297.6390
February 305.1437 297.2518 300.9932
March 305.7480 300.0203 303.6779
April 305.0189 293.7923 300.2553
May 304.5182 291.4986 296.5887
June 303.0248 291.6385 297.3401
July 291.2061 263.0432 273.1920
August 278.5441 269.8840 273.3594
September 283.4206 276.3634 279.4959
October 291.9908 279.3548 285.7886
November 289.0671 283.1426 286.2502
December 290.7058 272.0769 285.6543