2012 SDG to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.6496 ETB

YEARLY LOW

4.0393 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

5.3726 ETB

2012 SDG to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 6.6496. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 4.0393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6103 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4678 to the December average rate of 4.1319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.6496 was up 2.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.4670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,248 ETB

2011 Average 29,883 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 20,196 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,051.51 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.8753

3.7986

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 6.5325, compared to 4.2126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.6103 ETB (High: 6.6496 / Low: 4.0393). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 ETB (High: 4.1233 / Low: 4.1069).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.6103

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.8224 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 4.7965) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.3528), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5563 (-24.50%).

2012 Avg (July) 4.7965

2011 Avg (July) 6.3528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.4819	6.4562	6.4678
February	6.5159	6.4703	6.4892
March	6.5711	6.4862	6.5148
April	6.5497	6.4969	6.5298
May	6.6035	6.5497	6.5747
June	6.6483	6.5920	6.6189
July	6.6496	4.0393	4.7965
August	4.0707	4.0465	4.0550
September	4.0987	4.0504	4.0779
October	4.1091	4.0905	4.0990
November	4.1233	4.1069	4.1154
December	4.1401	4.1232	4.1319