YEARLY HIGH
2.3192 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.0335 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1674 ETB

2012 NAD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 2.3192. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 2.0335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2857 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1601 to the December average rate of 2.1133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3192 was down 9.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5625, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,596 ETB
2011 Average 11,005 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 10,167 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,428.56 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3182
2.0412
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 2.2039, compared to 2.1308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1964 ETB (High: 2.2682 / Low: 2.0718). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0600 ETB (High: 2.3192 / Low: 2.2591).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1964
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0600

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0844 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0844

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.2952) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4469 (+24.18%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.2952
2011 Avg (March) 1.8482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2338 2.1140 2.1601
February 2.2946 2.2282 2.2666
March 2.3192 2.2591 2.2952
April 2.2858 2.1838 2.2331
May 2.2682 2.0718 2.1594
June 2.1700 2.0532 2.1093
July 2.1943 2.1070 2.1677
August 2.2175 2.1254 2.1721
September 2.2023 2.1395 2.1760
October 2.1696 2.0442 2.0916
November 2.0988 2.0335 2.0643
December 2.1612 2.0558 2.1133