YEARLY HIGH
0.2523 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2345 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2411 ETB

2012 LRD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.2523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.2345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0178 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2381 to the December average rate of 0.2495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2523 was up 3.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2428, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,262 ETB
2011 Average 1,105 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,173 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.08 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2507
0.2356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.2373, compared to 0.2449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0076 ETB (High: 0.2515 / Low: 0.2439). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 ETB (High: 0.2383 / Low: 0.2354).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0076
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2495) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+4.24%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2495
2011 Avg (December) 0.2393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2412 0.2351 0.2381
February 0.2398 0.2352 0.2371
March 0.2392 0.2355 0.2373
April 0.2383 0.2354 0.2369
May 0.2386 0.2345 0.2369
June 0.2405 0.2349 0.2375
July 0.2415 0.2384 0.2397
August 0.2444 0.2384 0.2425
September 0.2467 0.2419 0.2441
October 0.2515 0.2439 0.2474
November 0.2512 0.2447 0.2465
December 0.2523 0.2459 0.2495