YEARLY HIGH
34.8305 ETB
YEARLY LOW
31.1220 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.7599 ETB

2012 LVL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LVL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 34.8305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 31.1220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7084 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.9486 to the December average rate of 34.3391, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 34.8305 was down 2.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 35.5551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 174,152 ETB
2011 Average 157,451 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 155,610 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,542.19 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

34.6158
31.2958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 32.4638, compared to 33.0560 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.4638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.0560

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.8048 ETB (High: 33.1466 / Low: 31.3418). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6437 ETB (High: 33.2656 / Low: 32.6219).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.8048
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 34.3391) against the same month in 2011 (average: 32.5845), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7546 (+5.38%).

2012 Avg (December) 34.3391
2011 Avg (December) 32.5845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.7005 31.3255 31.9486
February 33.4758 32.3433 32.8542
March 33.2656 32.6219 33.0117
April 33.2250 32.5678 32.8770
May 33.1466 31.3418 32.2683
June 32.2154 31.2164 31.8229
July 32.1810 31.1220 31.5725
August 32.5717 31.6128 31.9666
September 33.9367 32.4570 33.2819
October 34.0955 33.4313 33.7219
November 33.9483 33.1323 33.4540
December 34.8305 33.7999 34.3391