YEARLY HIGH
8.6452 ETB
YEARLY LOW
6.3553 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9567 ETB

2011 BBD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BBD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 8.6452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 6.3553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2899 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3633 to the December average rate of 8.6247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 8.6452 was up 35.46% compared to the 2010 peak of 6.3820, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,226 ETB
2010 Average 29,045 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 31,777 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,449.56 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

8.8509
6.1372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 7.3562, compared to 8.5572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.3562
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 2.0563 ETB (High: 8.4527 / Low: 6.3964). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 ETB (High: 8.5679 / Low: 8.5548).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.0563
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

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: 8.6247) against the same month in 2010 (average: 6.3492), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2755 (+35.84%).

2011 Avg (December) 8.6247
2010 Avg (December) 6.3492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3713 6.3553 6.3633
February 6.3860 6.3715 6.3774
March 6.3997 6.3835 6.3924
April 8.4527 6.3964 8.1343
May 8.4615 8.4079 8.4177
June 8.4753 8.4178 8.4523
July 8.5177 8.4744 8.4946
August 8.5820 8.4685 8.5258
September 8.5569 8.5351 8.5483
October 8.5679 8.5548 8.5604
November 8.6262 8.5634 8.5892
December 8.6452 8.6058 8.6247