YEARLY HIGH
0.0358 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0319 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0337 LRD

2012 MGA to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MGA to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.0358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0327 to the December average rate of 0.0324, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0358 was down 4.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 179 LRD
2011 Average 178 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 160 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.67 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0359
0.0320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA to LRD 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 0.0344, compared to 0.0330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0344
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0018 LRD (High: 0.0337 / Low: 0.0319). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 LRD (High: 0.0332 / Low: 0.0327).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0356) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0367), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-3.12%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0356
2011 Avg (May) 0.0367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0337 0.0319 0.0327
February 0.0343 0.0332 0.0337
March 0.0349 0.0339 0.0343
April 0.0356 0.0347 0.0351
May 0.0358 0.0350 0.0356
June 0.0355 0.0338 0.0348
July 0.0341 0.0325 0.0331
August 0.0332 0.0327 0.0329
September 0.0337 0.0329 0.0333
October 0.0339 0.0326 0.0333
November 0.0334 0.0320 0.0329
December 0.0329 0.0320 0.0324