YEARLY HIGH
0.0384 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.0356 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0369 MRO

2012 LAK to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LAK to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0360 to the December average rate of 0.0374, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0384 was up 5.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 192 MRO
2011 Average 174 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 178 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.15 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0378
0.0359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0364, compared to 0.0374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0021 MRO (High: 0.0384 / Low: 0.0363). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MRO (High: 0.0373 / Low: 0.0371).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0370) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+7.51%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0370
2011 Avg (July) 0.0344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0363 0.0356 0.0360
February 0.0369 0.0361 0.0364
March 0.0371 0.0364 0.0367
April 0.0369 0.0360 0.0364
May 0.0367 0.0360 0.0364
June 0.0369 0.0360 0.0365
July 0.0384 0.0363 0.0370
August 0.0379 0.0375 0.0376
September 0.0378 0.0375 0.0376
October 0.0378 0.0373 0.0376
November 0.0373 0.0371 0.0372
December 0.0379 0.0370 0.0374