2012 MDL to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5180 ETB

YEARLY LOW

1.4270 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4687 ETB

2012 MDL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.5180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 1.4270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0910 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4682 to the December average rate of 1.4976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5180 was down 0.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,590 ETB

2011 Average 6,817 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 7,135 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 455.24 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5035

1.4330

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 1.4735, compared to 1.4639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4735

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0447 ETB (High: 1.5180 / Low: 1.4734). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 ETB (High: 1.4763 / Low: 1.4649).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0447

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.4976) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0295 (+2.01%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.4976

2011 Avg (December) 1.4682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4846	1.4510	1.4682
February	1.4797	1.4460	1.4678
March	1.4829	1.4636	1.4737
April	1.5011	1.4738	1.4856
May	1.5011	1.4615	1.4825
June	1.4712	1.4424	1.4630
July	1.4613	1.4270	1.4439
August	1.4505	1.4290	1.4389
September	1.4605	1.4440	1.4534
October	1.4938	1.4567	1.4781
November	1.4763	1.4649	1.4718
December	1.5180	1.4734	1.4976