YEARLY HIGH
3.2154 CDF
YEARLY LOW
3.0367 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1186 CDF

2012 MRO to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 3.2154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 3.0367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1787 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1618 to the December average rate of 3.0993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2154 was down 5.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.4094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,077 CDF
2011 Average 16,299 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 15,183 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 893.50 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.1713
3.0566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to CDF 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 3.1475, compared to 3.0897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1475
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1128 CDF (High: 3.1999 / Low: 3.0872). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0343 CDF (High: 3.0893 / Low: 3.0550).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1128
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0501 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 3.1618) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.2351), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0733 (-2.27%).

2012 Avg (January) 3.1618
2011 Avg (January) 3.2351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2154 3.1421 3.1618
February 3.1999 3.0872 3.1473
March 3.1844 3.1061 3.1332
April 3.1917 3.1310 3.1582
May 3.1841 3.1262 3.1466
June 3.1785 3.1043 3.1383
July 3.1567 3.0760 3.1163
August 3.0798 3.0367 3.0662
September 3.0893 3.0550 3.0701
October 3.1009 3.0572 3.0767
November 3.1337 3.0957 3.1093
December 3.1365 3.0520 3.0993