YEARLY HIGH
0.0558 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0522 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0540 XDR

2012 MDL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0553 to the December average rate of 0.0534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0558 was down 0.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0561, 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 279 XDR
2011 Average 271 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 261 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.15 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0555
0.0522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to XDR 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 0.0549, compared to 0.0531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0014 XDR (High: 0.0551 / Low: 0.0536). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 XDR (High: 0.0551 / Low: 0.0545).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0553) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0531), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+4.10%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0553
2011 Avg (January) 0.0531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0558 0.0548 0.0553
February 0.0551 0.0539 0.0546
March 0.0551 0.0545 0.0548
April 0.0555 0.0546 0.0551
May 0.0554 0.0546 0.0551
June 0.0551 0.0536 0.0545
July 0.0542 0.0528 0.0536
August 0.0535 0.0526 0.0530
September 0.0530 0.0522 0.0525
October 0.0536 0.0524 0.0530
November 0.0533 0.0526 0.0530
December 0.0539 0.0527 0.0534