2012 XDR to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.2208 ETB

YEARLY LOW

26.3890 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

27.2082 ETB

2012 XDR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 28.2208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 26.3890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8318 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5644 to the December average rate of 28.0494, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 28.2208 was up 2.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 27.5345, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 141,104 ETB

2011 Average 125,822 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 131,945 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,159.02 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

28.1979

26.4159

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 26.8386, compared to 27.5777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7390 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.8386

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.5777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.6155 ETB (High: 27.9313 / Low: 27.3159). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2252 ETB (High: 28.0027 / Low: 27.7775).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6155

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0960 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0960

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 28.0494) against the same month in 2011 (average: 26.6707), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3787 (+5.17%).

2012 Avg (December) 28.0494

2011 Avg (December) 26.6707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.8711	26.3890	26.5644
February	27.0579	26.7413	26.8894
March	27.0201	26.6604	26.8746
April	27.1528	26.7956	26.9545
May	27.1658	26.6503	26.9224
June	26.9944	26.6238	26.8265
July	27.0875	26.7174	26.9424
August	27.4042	26.8859	27.1542
September	27.9313	27.3159	27.6827
October	28.0027	27.7775	27.8663
November	27.9299	27.6769	27.7711
December	28.2208	27.8950	28.0494