2012 RUB to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6011 ETB

YEARLY LOW

0.5214 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5725 ETB

2012 RUB to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.5214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0797 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5521 to the December average rate of 0.5936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6011 was down 2.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,006 ETB

2011 Average 2,713 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 2,607 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 398.36 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6000

0.5326

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RUB 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 0.5717, compared to 0.5734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5717

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0668 ETB (High: 0.5964 / Low: 0.5296). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 ETB (High: 0.5985 / Low: 0.5873).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0668

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5936) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0461 (+8.41%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5936

2011 Avg (December) 0.5475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5747	0.5366	0.5521
February	0.5989	0.5734	0.5822
March	0.6011	0.5852	0.5944
April	0.5985	0.5873	0.5927
May	0.5964	0.5296	0.5705
June	0.5478	0.5214	0.5382
July	0.5615	0.5417	0.5508
August	0.5690	0.5548	0.5621
September	0.5900	0.5555	0.5739
October	0.5890	0.5750	0.5815
November	0.5898	0.5720	0.5785
December	0.6011	0.5886	0.5936