YEARLY HIGH
5.5837 ETB
YEARLY LOW
5.2763 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4239 ETB

2012 SRD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SRD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 5.5837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 5.2763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3074 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2936 to the December average rate of 5.5603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.5837 was up 5.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.3005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,918 ETB
2011 Average 24,684 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 26,382 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,536.76 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.5870
5.2670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 5.3433, compared to 5.5046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0863 ETB (High: 5.5035 / Low: 5.4172). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0381 ETB (High: 5.3145 / Low: 5.2763).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0863
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0381

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 2012: 5.5603) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.2792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2811 (+5.32%).

2012 Avg (December) 5.5603
2011 Avg (December) 5.2792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3145 5.2763 5.2936
February 5.3350 5.2896 5.3100
March 5.3827 5.2967 5.3261
April 5.3652 5.3114 5.3413
May 5.4043 5.3496 5.3776
June 5.4460 5.3843 5.4110
July 5.5035 5.4172 5.4568
August 5.4957 5.4248 5.4695
September 5.5150 5.4640 5.4887
October 5.5350 5.4762 5.5146
November 5.5583 5.5177 5.5375
December 5.5837 5.5350 5.5603