2012 NPR to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2217 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.1956 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2084 ETB

2012 NPR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.2217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.1956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2109 to the December average rate of 0.2085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2217 was down 8.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,108 ETB

2011 Average 1,076 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 978 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.46 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2223

0.1959

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.2101, compared to 0.2067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2101

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0170 ETB (High: 0.2194 / Low: 0.2024). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 ETB (High: 0.2097 / Low: 0.2074).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0170

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2201) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0409 (+22.85%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2201

2011 Avg (February) 0.1791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2194	0.2024	0.2109
February	0.2217	0.2166	0.2201
March	0.2210	0.2128	0.2168
April	0.2152	0.2079	0.2115
May	0.2085	0.1966	0.2030
June	0.1998	0.1956	0.1981
July	0.2051	0.2004	0.2023
August	0.2034	0.2010	0.2023
September	0.2139	0.2015	0.2068
October	0.2177	0.2097	0.2134
November	0.2107	0.2041	0.2071
December	0.2097	0.2074	0.2085