YEARLY HIGH
491.3297 MRO
YEARLY LOW
439.0665 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
467.6774 MRO

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,456,649 MRO
2011 Average 2,242,699 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 2,195,332 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261,316.19 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

488.6451
443.4651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 458.5490
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 476.8058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

July Spread (Volatile) ±21.9729
October Spread (Stable) ±7.3868

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (September) 484.8801
2011 Avg (September) 443.9286

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