2012 KGS to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4045 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.3693 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3806 ETB

2012 KGS to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.4045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.3693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0352 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3708 to the December average rate of 0.3847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4045 was up 4.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,022 ETB

2011 Average 1,731 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 1,846 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.03 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4018

0.3680

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.3730, compared to 0.3881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0222 ETB (High: 0.4037 / Low: 0.3815). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 ETB (High: 0.3743 / Low: 0.3720).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.3990) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0170 (+4.46%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.3990

2011 Avg (August) 0.3820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3727	0.3693	0.3708
February	0.3737	0.3699	0.3712
March	0.3768	0.3716	0.3737
April	0.3743	0.3720	0.3733
May	0.3760	0.3728	0.3737
June	0.3769	0.3732	0.3754
July	0.3974	0.3768	0.3834
August	0.4045	0.3952	0.3990
September	0.4037	0.3815	0.3931
October	0.3858	0.3829	0.3842
November	0.3855	0.3828	0.3842
December	0.3863	0.3833	0.3847