2012 MDL to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MDL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MDL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 140.4520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 129.3236.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.1284 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.1937 to the December average rate of 132.4792, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 140.4520 was down 3.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 145.8270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MDL to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 136.8674, compared to 131.3067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5606 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.5795 SOS (High: 139.2803 / Low: 134.7008). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2934 SOS (High: 131.6541 / Low: 130.3607).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.7309 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 138.1937) against the same month in 2011 (average: 131.5597), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6341 (+5.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 140.4520 | 136.5855 | 138.1937 |
| February | 138.5336 | 135.7245 | 137.3903 |
| March | 138.4367 | 136.6323 | 137.3674 |
| April | 139.3232 | 137.3150 | 138.1074 |
| May | 139.2803 | 134.7008 | 136.4114 |
| June | 135.1870 | 130.9149 | 133.7340 |
| July | 133.1482 | 129.3236 | 131.0031 |
| August | 131.2718 | 129.4133 | 130.1520 |
| September | 131.6541 | 130.3607 | 130.9631 |
| October | 134.2505 | 130.9808 | 132.4028 |
| November | 131.3513 | 130.0510 | 130.8403 |
| December | 134.0762 | 130.6894 | 132.4792 |