2013 LRD to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2526 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.2345 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2443 ETB

2013 LRD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 0.2345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0181 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2472 to the December average rate of 0.2364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2526 was up 0.11% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,263 ETB

2012 Average 1,206 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 1,173 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.46 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2511

0.2347

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.2482, compared to 0.2404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2482

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0105 ETB (High: 0.2502 / Low: 0.2398). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 ETB (High: 0.2500 / Low: 0.2474).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.2472) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+3.83%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.2472

2012 Avg (January) 0.2381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2526	0.2454	0.2472
February	0.2492	0.2460	0.2475
March	0.2505	0.2455	0.2482
April	0.2500	0.2474	0.2487
May	0.2511	0.2463	0.2490
June	0.2513	0.2440	0.2485
July	0.2517	0.2471	0.2498
August	0.2502	0.2398	0.2435
September	0.2470	0.2379	0.2404
October	0.2408	0.2349	0.2364
November	0.2376	0.2345	0.2360
December	0.2379	0.2346	0.2364