YEARLY HIGH
4.6980 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.3163 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5042 MDL

2012 LTL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 4.6980. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 4.3163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3817 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4051 to the December average rate of 4.6258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.6980 was down 4.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.9397, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,490 MDL
2011 Average 23,595 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 21,581 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,908.55 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.6494
4.3669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to MDL 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 4.4557, compared to 4.5526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0969 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4557
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1766 MDL (High: 4.6980 / Low: 4.5214). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0787 MDL (High: 4.6715 / Low: 4.5928).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1766
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0787

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0811 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 4.6174) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.6361), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0187 (-0.40%).

2012 Avg (September) 4.6174
2011 Avg (September) 4.6361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4966 4.3262 4.4051
February 4.5904 4.4502 4.5302
March 4.5707 4.4702 4.5260
April 4.5672 4.4316 4.4819
May 4.4820 4.3239 4.4008
June 4.4636 4.3163 4.3904
July 4.4756 4.3579 4.4090
August 4.5338 4.4224 4.4803
September 4.6980 4.5214 4.6174
October 4.6310 4.5471 4.5998
November 4.6560 4.5311 4.5835
December 4.6715 4.5928 4.6258