YEARLY HIGH
0.0085 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0081 ETB

2012 MGA to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MGA to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0078 to the December average rate of 0.0081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0085 was down 3.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0088, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42 ETB
2011 Average 39 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 38 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.16 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0085
0.0077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.0082, compared to 0.0081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0003 ETB (High: 0.0081 / Low: 0.0078). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 ETB (High: 0.0081 / Low: 0.0080).

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

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0084) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.77%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0084
2011 Avg (May) 0.0086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
February 0.0082 0.0079 0.0080
March 0.0083 0.0080 0.0081
April 0.0084 0.0083 0.0083
May 0.0085 0.0083 0.0084
June 0.0084 0.0081 0.0083
July 0.0081 0.0078 0.0079
August 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
September 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
October 0.0083 0.0082 0.0082
November 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
December 0.0081 0.0080 0.0081