YEARLY HIGH
0.4408 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.3876 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4016 SBD

2012 ETB to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0532 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4241 to the December average rate of 0.3892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4408 was down 29.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6271, 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 2,204 SBD
2011 Average 2,431 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,938 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.04 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4276
0.3857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to SBD 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 0.4093, compared to 0.3938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0320 SBD (High: 0.4408 / Low: 0.4088). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 SBD (High: 0.3961 / Low: 0.3920).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4241) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6130), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1889 (-30.81%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4241
2011 Avg (January) 0.6130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4408 0.4088 0.4241
February 0.4103 0.4015 0.4061
March 0.4127 0.4076 0.4095
April 0.4104 0.4058 0.4082
May 0.4177 0.4058 0.4120
June 0.4079 0.3924 0.3960
July 0.4121 0.3928 0.4013
August 0.3961 0.3920 0.3935
September 0.3966 0.3917 0.3935
October 0.3998 0.3904 0.3939
November 0.3950 0.3891 0.3912
December 0.3932 0.3876 0.3892