YEARLY HIGH
0.2016 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.1748 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1948 MRO

2013 LBP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LBP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 0.2016. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.1748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0268 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2002 to the December average rate of 0.1937, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2016 was down 0.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,008 MRO
2012 Average 980 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 874 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.14 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2020
0.1801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.1928, compared to 0.1968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0251 MRO (High: 0.2003 / Low: 0.1752). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 MRO (High: 0.1946 / Low: 0.1930).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.1990) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+3.02%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.1990
2012 Avg (February) 0.1932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2012 0.1987 0.2002
February 0.2016 0.1971 0.1990
March 0.1973 0.1839 0.1919
April 0.1859 0.1748 0.1819
May 0.2003 0.1752 0.1859
June 0.1996 0.1939 0.1976
July 0.2012 0.1927 0.1970
August 0.2000 0.1952 0.1989
September 0.1990 0.1895 0.1948
October 0.2013 0.1937 0.1984
November 0.2011 0.1935 0.1979
December 0.1946 0.1930 0.1937