YEARLY HIGH
0.1157 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1093 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1126 BBD

2012 ETB to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.1093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1156 to the December average rate of 0.1097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1157 was down 26.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1573, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 579 BBD
2011 Average 638 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 547 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.04 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1161
0.1091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to BBD 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 0.1144, compared to 0.1108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1144
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0016 BBD (High: 0.1127 / Low: 0.1112). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.1157 / Low: 0.1153).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1156) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1572), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0416 (-26.46%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1156
2011 Avg (January) 0.1572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1157 0.1153 0.1156
February 0.1154 0.1147 0.1152
March 0.1151 0.1138 0.1147
April 0.1148 0.1142 0.1145
May 0.1142 0.1133 0.1137
June 0.1134 0.1125 0.1130
July 0.1127 0.1112 0.1119
August 0.1121 0.1109 0.1114
September 0.1118 0.1104 0.1110
October 0.1111 0.1101 0.1106
November 0.1105 0.1099 0.1101
December 0.1101 0.1093 0.1097