YEARLY HIGH
0.0203 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0192 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 ETB

2012 KPW to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KPW to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0192 to the December average rate of 0.0203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0203 was down 84.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 102 ETB
2011 Average 545 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 96 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.63 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0204
0.0191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0194, compared to 0.0201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0003 ETB (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0197). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ETB (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0192).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0203) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0500), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0298 (-59.50%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0203
2011 Avg (December) 0.0500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0193 0.0192 0.0192
February 0.0194 0.0192 0.0193
March 0.0195 0.0193 0.0194
April 0.0195 0.0194 0.0194
May 0.0196 0.0195 0.0195
June 0.0198 0.0196 0.0197
July 0.0200 0.0197 0.0199
August 0.0200 0.0198 0.0200
September 0.0201 0.0199 0.0200
October 0.0202 0.0200 0.0201
November 0.0202 0.0201 0.0202
December 0.0203 0.0202 0.0203