2012 GIP to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

29.4671 ETB

YEARLY LOW

26.5026 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.1800 ETB

2012 GIP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 29.4671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 26.5026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9646 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.8470 to the December average rate of 29.2770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 29.4671 was up 4.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.2056, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 147,336 ETB

2011 Average 127,704 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 132,513 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,822.96 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

29.5200

26.6040

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 27.5587, compared to 28.8014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.5587

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.8014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1637 ETB (High: 28.4433 / Low: 27.2796). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2441 ETB (High: 29.1442 / Low: 28.9001).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1637

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5055 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 29.2770) against the same month in 2011 (average: 26.9326), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3445 (+8.70%).

2012 Avg (December) 29.2770

2011 Avg (December) 26.9326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.3205	26.5026	26.8470
February	27.8152	27.2279	27.4536
March	27.8971	27.1985	27.5981
April	28.4525	27.6218	27.9561
May	28.4433	27.2796	28.0014
June	27.8314	27.0566	27.4959
July	28.4197	27.8708	28.1800
August	28.6610	28.2021	28.4566
September	29.1057	28.6207	28.8995
October	29.1587	28.8878	28.9930
November	29.1442	28.9001	29.0024
December	29.4671	29.1115	29.2770