YEARLY HIGH
407.4188 GNF
YEARLY LOW
379.3368 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
396.6745 GNF

2012 ETB to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 407.4188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 379.3368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.0820 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 401.9326 to the December average rate of 387.3123, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 407.4188 was down 32.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 604.3122, 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 2,037,094 GNF
2011 Average 2,213,705 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,896,684 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,409.91 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

405.7277
385.6382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to GNF 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 399.9520, compared to 393.3971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 399.9520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 393.3971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 16.8901 GNF (High: 401.0473 / Low: 384.1572). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5921 GNF (High: 402.8700 / Low: 399.2779).

May Spread (Volatile) ±16.8901
January Spread (Stable) ±3.5921

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 4.9977 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 404.0536) against the same month in 2011 (average: 558.1241), the exchange rate shifted by -154.0706 (-27.61%).

2012 Avg (March) 404.0536
2011 Avg (March) 558.1241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 402.8700 399.2779 401.9326
February 401.5394 394.3699 397.9999
March 407.4188 391.5030 404.0536
April 407.4188 396.1215 401.2146
May 401.0473 384.1572 396.5525
June 404.2872 393.3326 397.9587
July 402.3043 395.1983 398.6733
August 400.8564 395.8321 398.2737
September 399.5367 384.5807 393.2760
October 395.2701 386.3389 392.0057
November 393.7133 386.9007 390.8416
December 392.2697 379.3368 387.3123