YEARLY HIGH
0.6099 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.5314 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5720 ETB

2012 GMD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 0.6099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 0.5314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0785 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5839 to the December average rate of 0.5880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6099 was down 5.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,049 ETB
2011 Average 2,826 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 2,657 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.34 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5954
0.5352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.5783, compared to 0.5656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0753 ETB (High: 0.6085 / Low: 0.5332). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 ETB (High: 0.5488 / Low: 0.5371).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0753
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.5880) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5958), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0078 (-1.31%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.5880
2011 Avg (December) 0.5958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6032 0.5712 0.5839
February 0.5925 0.5596 0.5721
March 0.5924 0.5635 0.5717
April 0.6015 0.5810 0.5903
May 0.5853 0.5705 0.5791
June 0.5868 0.5619 0.5729
July 0.5782 0.5626 0.5686
August 0.5702 0.5371 0.5642
September 0.5488 0.5371 0.5451
October 0.5498 0.5314 0.5402
November 0.6085 0.5332 0.5878
December 0.6099 0.5607 0.5880