2011 GBP to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.2030 ETB

YEARLY LOW

19.6984 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.5240 ETB

2011 GBP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GBP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 28.2030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 19.6984.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5046 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0739 to the December average rate of 26.9133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 28.2030 was up 36.82% compared to the 2010 peak of 20.6129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 141,015 ETB

2010 Average 89,851 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 98,492 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,522.75 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

28.6755

19.2920

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 23.8129, compared to 27.2350 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.8129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.2350

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 7.5565 ETB (High: 28.1336 / Low: 20.5770). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3464 ETB (High: 20.7460 / Low: 20.3996).

April Spread (Volatile) ±7.5565

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3464

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8814 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8814

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 27.8936) against the same month in 2010 (average: 17.5960), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2975 (+58.52%).

2011 Avg (August) 27.8936

2010 Avg (August) 17.5960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.3659	19.6984	20.0739
February	20.7460	20.3996	20.5677
March	20.9567	20.4532	20.6512
April	28.1336	20.5770	26.6543
May	28.0608	27.2058	27.5253
June	27.7189	27.0485	27.4050
July	27.8868	26.9678	27.4368
August	28.2030	27.5730	27.8936
September	27.6875	26.2897	27.0122
October	27.6204	26.3202	27.0027
November	27.5799	26.5901	27.1516
December	27.0878	26.6115	26.9133