YEARLY HIGH
0.0272 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0256 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0263 HKD

2012 MRO to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.0256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0269 to the December average rate of 0.0260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0272 was down 6.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0290, 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 136 HKD
2011 Average 139 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 128 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.47 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0270
0.0256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to HKD 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 0.0267, compared to 0.0259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 HKD (High: 0.0268 / Low: 0.0258). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 HKD (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0259).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0269) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-3.01%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0269
2011 Avg (January) 0.0278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0272 0.0268 0.0269
February 0.0269 0.0264 0.0267
March 0.0267 0.0263 0.0265
April 0.0270 0.0265 0.0268
May 0.0270 0.0264 0.0267
June 0.0268 0.0263 0.0266
July 0.0268 0.0258 0.0262
August 0.0259 0.0256 0.0257
September 0.0259 0.0256 0.0258
October 0.0260 0.0256 0.0258
November 0.0261 0.0259 0.0260
December 0.0262 0.0257 0.0260