2012 GBP to MRO Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 491.3297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 439.0665.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 52.2632 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 447.2301 to the December average rate of 481.7964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 491.3297 was up 5.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 467.4478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GBP to MRO Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 458.5490, compared to 476.8058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.2568 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 21.9729 MRO (High: 472.8406 / Low: 450.8676). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.3868 MRO (High: 486.8956 / Low: 479.5088).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 9.4155 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 484.8801) against the same month in 2011 (average: 443.9286), the exchange rate shifted by +40.9516 (+9.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 455.2957 | 439.0665 | 447.2301 |
| February | 467.0582 | 453.8289 | 459.8388 |
| March | 468.0192 | 453.9852 | 462.7822 |
| April | 472.6647 | 454.8964 | 464.2268 |
| May | 471.1889 | 449.6279 | 463.3157 |
| June | 460.6857 | 443.3329 | 453.9002 |
| July | 472.8406 | 450.8676 | 461.5477 |
| August | 478.2230 | 468.8502 | 473.7492 |
| September | 491.3297 | 478.0824 | 484.8801 |
| October | 486.8956 | 479.5088 | 483.3086 |
| November | 480.9792 | 471.8367 | 475.5527 |
| December | 489.5096 | 476.6444 | 481.7964 |