YEARLY HIGH
115.7694 MRO
YEARLY LOW
103.3451 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
109.8608 MRO

2012 LTL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 115.7694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 103.3451.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4243 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 107.7494 to the December average rate of 113.4622, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 115.7694 was down 2.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 118.8169, 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 578,847 MRO
2011 Average 563,617 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 516,726 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,121.37 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

114.2749
104.5228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 109.2473, compared to 110.4742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109.2473
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 110.4742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 7.0660 MRO (High: 111.3041 / Low: 104.2381). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4600 MRO (High: 112.0332 / Low: 109.5732).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.0660
November Spread (Stable) ±2.4600

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 2.5848 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 113.4622) against the same month in 2011 (average: 109.2580), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2042 (+3.85%).

2012 Avg (December) 113.4622
2011 Avg (December) 109.2580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 110.5298 105.1412 107.7494
February 114.0002 109.3838 111.4135
March 113.1285 110.1612 111.8481
April 112.9933 108.6873 110.5474
May 111.3041 104.2381 107.9627
June 107.5228 103.3451 105.9630
July 107.1652 103.5156 105.3355
August 109.8512 106.9681 108.2161
September 114.3836 109.5562 112.1562
October 114.3343 111.7872 112.9847
November 112.0332 109.5732 110.6907
December 115.7694 111.5351 113.4622