YEARLY HIGH
0.2025 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.1815 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1914 ETB

2012 XPF to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.2025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0211 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1870 to the December average rate of 0.2003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2025 was down 3.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,013 ETB
2011 Average 930 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 907 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.27 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2019
0.1827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.1899, compared to 0.1928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0115 ETB (High: 0.1945 / Low: 0.1830). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 ETB (High: 0.1985 / Low: 0.1950).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.2003) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1904), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+5.21%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.2003
2011 Avg (December) 0.1904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1909 0.1837 0.1870
February 0.1955 0.1897 0.1924
March 0.1949 0.1907 0.1929
April 0.1946 0.1910 0.1926
May 0.1945 0.1830 0.1888
June 0.1893 0.1823 0.1858
July 0.1878 0.1815 0.1843
August 0.1901 0.1840 0.1865
September 0.1984 0.1897 0.1941
October 0.1985 0.1950 0.1967
November 0.1979 0.1931 0.1952
December 0.2025 0.1973 0.2003