YEARLY HIGH
0.2317 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.2129 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2221 LTL

2012 MDL to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.2317. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 0.2129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0188 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2270 to the December average rate of 0.2162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2317 was up 0.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,158 LTL
2011 Average 1,060 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,064 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.12 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2290
0.2150
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to LTL 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 0.2245, compared to 0.2197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0088 LTL (High: 0.2311 / Low: 0.2224). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 LTL (High: 0.2177 / Low: 0.2141).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.2278) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0199 (+9.55%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.2278
2011 Avg (June) 0.2079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2311 0.2224 0.2270
February 0.2247 0.2178 0.2208
March 0.2237 0.2188 0.2210
April 0.2257 0.2190 0.2231
May 0.2313 0.2231 0.2273
June 0.2317 0.2240 0.2278
July 0.2295 0.2234 0.2268
August 0.2261 0.2206 0.2232
September 0.2212 0.2129 0.2166
October 0.2199 0.2159 0.2174
November 0.2207 0.2148 0.2182
December 0.2177 0.2141 0.2162