YEARLY HIGH
29.7323 ETB
YEARLY LOW
26.4959 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.1649 ETB

2012 SHP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SHP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 29.7323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 26.4959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2364 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.8465 to the December average rate of 29.4214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 29.7323 was up 5.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.1675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 148,662 ETB
2011 Average 127,739 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 132,480 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,182.04 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

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26.5890
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SHP 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 27.5609, compared to 28.7688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.5609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.7688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1696 ETB (High: 28.4435 / Low: 27.2739). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3644 ETB (High: 29.2827 / Low: 28.9183).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1696
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3644

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.4860 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4860

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 29.4214) against the same month in 2011 (average: 26.9183), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5031 (+9.30%).

2012 Avg (December) 29.4214
2011 Avg (December) 26.9183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.3269 26.4959 26.8465
February 27.8039 27.2199 27.4522
March 27.8959 27.2009 27.5987
April 28.4593 27.6267 27.9571
May 28.4435 27.2739 27.9984
June 27.8336 27.0568 27.5125
July 28.2115 27.5734 27.8924
August 28.5480 27.9006 28.2187
September 29.3399 28.5575 29.0148
October 29.2827 28.9183 29.0816
November 29.2706 28.7944 28.9840
December 29.7323 29.1376 29.4214