2012 MDL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1639.0027 STD

YEARLY LOW

1519.4692 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1581.4385 STD

2012 MDL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 1639.0027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 1519.4692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 119.5335 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1610.4541 to the December average rate of 1538.5330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1639.0027 was up 2.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1604.7948, 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 8,195,013 STD

2011 Average 7,532,570 STD

Yearly Trough Low 7,597,346 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 597,667.31 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1620.6543

1531.0674

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to STD 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 1587.1547, compared to 1575.7223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.4324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1587.1547

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1575.7223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 86.4542 STD (High: 1628.1564 / Low: 1541.7022). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.4140 STD (High: 1624.9997 / Low: 1603.5857).

September Spread (Volatile) ±86.4542

August Spread (Stable) ±21.4140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 42.0151 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -42.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1610.4541) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1509.9712), the exchange rate shifted by +100.4829 (+6.65%).

2012 Avg (January) 1610.4541

2011 Avg (January) 1509.9712

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1639.0027	1580.7667	1610.4541
February	1590.6489	1547.7309	1568.4389
March	1603.2833	1553.9231	1569.6224
April	1606.1169	1553.9231	1585.6932
May	1626.5138	1569.9492	1596.4550
June	1618.8325	1562.1105	1592.2643
July	1614.2566	1576.7058	1600.4878
August	1624.9997	1603.5857	1613.1887
September	1628.1564	1541.7022	1583.5761
October	1596.4174	1542.1788	1569.7234
November	1567.5615	1519.4692	1548.8249
December	1549.5515	1521.7685	1538.5330