YEARLY HIGH
1127.5177 STD
YEARLY LOW
1018.3861 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1077.0242 STD

2012 ETB to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 1127.5177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1018.3861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 109.1316 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1096.9414 to the December average rate of 1027.3899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1127.5177 was down 24.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 1493.5333, 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 5,637,588 STD
2011 Average 5,634,117 STD
Yearly Trough Low 5,091,931 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 545,657.78 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1130.5377
1018.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB to STD 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 1077.2169, compared to 1076.8314 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1077.2169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1076.8314

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 65.3682 STD (High: 1122.7803 / Low: 1057.4121). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.6523 STD (High: 1127.5177 / Low: 1113.8654).

September Spread (Volatile) ±65.3682
August Spread (Stable) ±13.6523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 31.5179 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -31.5179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 1121.1606) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1007.9013), the exchange rate shifted by +113.2593 (+11.24%).

2012 Avg (August) 1121.1606
2011 Avg (August) 1007.9013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1116.9864 1065.1897 1096.9414
February 1084.1656 1053.2700 1068.5909
March 1088.2680 1050.8745 1065.1081
April 1078.2859 1054.3649 1067.3577
May 1098.9609 1053.2780 1076.8985
June 1108.1866 1062.3290 1088.4047
July 1124.1137 1094.2845 1108.4746
August 1127.5177 1113.8654 1121.1606
September 1122.7803 1057.4121 1089.6427
October 1086.5464 1046.4373 1062.0034
November 1062.4621 1035.8790 1052.3175
December 1041.2510 1018.3861 1027.3899