YEARLY HIGH
4.7488 ETB
YEARLY LOW
3.4919 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3717 ETB

2011 QAR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 4.7488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3.4919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2569 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4963 to the December average rate of 4.7379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.7488 was up 35.43% compared to the 2010 peak of 3.5066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,744 ETB
2010 Average 15,959 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 17,460 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,284.44 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.8620
3.3722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 4.0419, compared to 4.7015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 1.1299 ETB (High: 4.6443 / Low: 3.5145). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 ETB (High: 4.7076 / Low: 4.7004).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1299
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 4.7379) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.4886), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2493 (+35.81%).

2011 Avg (December) 4.7379
2010 Avg (December) 3.4886

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5007 3.4919 3.4963
February 3.5088 3.5008 3.5041
March 3.5163 3.5074 3.5123
April 4.6443 3.5145 4.4694
May 4.6492 4.6197 4.6251
June 4.6567 4.6252 4.6441
July 4.6800 4.6562 4.6674
August 4.7154 4.6530 4.6845
September 4.7016 4.6896 4.6968
October 4.7076 4.7004 4.7035
November 4.7388 4.7052 4.7187
December 4.7488 4.7263 4.7379