YEARLY HIGH
0.0616 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.0590 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0602 ETB

2012 MRO to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.0616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0600 to the December average rate of 0.0611, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0616 was down 2.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 308 ETB
2011 Average 285 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 295 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.03 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0612
0.0594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0601, compared to 0.0603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0019 ETB (High: 0.0615 / Low: 0.0596). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 ETB (High: 0.0611 / Low: 0.0608).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0611) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+1.35%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0611
2011 Avg (December) 0.0602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0606 0.0597 0.0600
February 0.0602 0.0592 0.0597
March 0.0600 0.0590 0.0596
April 0.0607 0.0594 0.0602
May 0.0611 0.0598 0.0604
June 0.0615 0.0602 0.0606
July 0.0615 0.0596 0.0604
August 0.0597 0.0592 0.0596
September 0.0601 0.0597 0.0598
October 0.0607 0.0599 0.0602
November 0.0611 0.0608 0.0609
December 0.0616 0.0604 0.0611