YEARLY HIGH
5.9998 ETB
YEARLY LOW
5.4485 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7562 ETB

2012 MYR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 5.9998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5.4485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5513 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5607 to the December average rate of 5.9691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.9998 was up 3.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.7923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 119,997 ETB
2011 Average 104,186 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 108,970 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,026.50 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.0099
5.5199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 5.6635, compared to 5.8489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2571 ETB (High: 5.7056 / Low: 5.4485). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0508 ETB (High: 5.9998 / Low: 5.9490).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2571
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1074 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5.9691) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.4619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5072 (+9.29%).

2012 Avg (December) 5.9691
2011 Avg (December) 5.4619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7056 5.4485 5.5607
February 5.7920 5.6724 5.7417
March 5.7964 5.6488 5.7287
April 5.7908 5.6784 5.7093
May 5.7885 5.5619 5.6740
June 5.6154 5.5149 5.5666
July 5.7281 5.5981 5.6461
August 5.8063 5.7148 5.7628
September 5.9329 5.7591 5.8526
October 5.9695 5.8803 5.9248
November 5.9846 5.9148 5.9377
December 5.9998 5.9490 5.9691