YEARLY HIGH
0.4335 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.4148 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4262 ETB

2012 HTG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HTG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.4335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.4148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4277 to the December average rate of 0.4326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4335 was up 1.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,168 ETB
2011 Average 1,962 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 2,074 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.29 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4340
0.4172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.4235, compared to 0.4288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4235
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0096 ETB (High: 0.4261 / Low: 0.4165). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 ETB (High: 0.4286 / Low: 0.4277).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.4326) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4264), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+1.46%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.4326
2011 Avg (December) 0.4264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4295 0.4257 0.4277
February 0.4311 0.4252 0.4287
March 0.4286 0.4214 0.4238
April 0.4261 0.4165 0.4221
May 0.4202 0.4148 0.4186
June 0.4222 0.4182 0.4204
July 0.4263 0.4203 0.4248
August 0.4280 0.4264 0.4272
September 0.4286 0.4277 0.4282
October 0.4300 0.4283 0.4292
November 0.4318 0.4301 0.4309
December 0.4335 0.4318 0.4326