YEARLY HIGH
24.2165 ETB
YEARLY LOW
21.6411 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.8464 ETB

2012 EUR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 24.2165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 21.6411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5753 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.3325 to the December average rate of 23.9195, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 24.2165 was down 3.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 25.0291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 EUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 121,082 ETB
2011 Average 110,998 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 108,206 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,876.67 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

24.1133
21.7874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR to ETB 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 22.6746, compared to 23.0183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.6746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.0183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.3384 ETB (High: 23.1741 / Low: 21.8357). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4558 ETB (High: 23.2405 / Low: 22.7847).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.3384
April Spread (Stable) ±0.4558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4819 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 23.9195) against the same month in 2011 (average: 22.7120), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2075 (+5.32%).

2012 Avg (December) 23.9195
2011 Avg (December) 22.7120

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.8889 21.9215 22.3325
February 23.4256 22.6944 22.9755
March 23.2405 22.6797 23.0351
April 23.2405 22.7847 22.9967
May 23.1741 21.8357 22.5148
June 22.4892 21.8401 22.1927
July 22.4050 21.6411 21.9812
August 22.6386 21.9354 22.2623
September 23.6468 22.6202 23.1806
October 23.7476 23.2789 23.4707
November 23.6551 23.0671 23.2954
December 24.2165 23.5421 23.9195