YEARLY HIGH
1.2973 ETB
YEARLY LOW
1.1578 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2094 ETB

2012 MVR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MVR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 1.2973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 1.1578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1395 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2285 to the December average rate of 1.1863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2973 was down 1.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3205, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,487 ETB
2011 Average 5,831 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 5,789 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 697.47 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2655
1.1576
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 1.2408, compared to 1.1779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0629 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1395 ETB (High: 1.2973 / Low: 1.1578). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 ETB (High: 1.2324 / Low: 1.2252).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1395
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0627 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.1938) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2065), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0127 (-1.05%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.1938
2011 Avg (July) 1.2065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2324 1.2252 1.2285
February 1.2379 1.2283 1.2324
March 1.2481 1.2323 1.2385
April 1.2447 1.2364 1.2403
May 1.2518 1.2424 1.2487
June 1.2611 1.2514 1.2565
July 1.2973 1.1578 1.1938
August 1.1721 1.1588 1.1666
September 1.1744 1.1602 1.1687
October 1.1780 1.1586 1.1735
November 1.1837 1.1741 1.1784
December 1.1918 1.1811 1.1863