YEARLY HIGH
5.2838 LBP
YEARLY LOW
4.9603 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1035 LBP

2012 MRO to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 5.2838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 4.9603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3235 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2248 to the December average rate of 5.0425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.2838 was down 6.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.6256, 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 26,419 LBP
2011 Average 26,941 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 24,802 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,617.32 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.2480
4.9687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to LBP 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 5.1787, compared to 5.0282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1839 LBP (High: 5.1868 / Low: 5.0029). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 LBP (High: 5.0590 / Low: 5.0386).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1839
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

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 0.0944 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 5.2248) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.3621), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1374 (-2.56%).

2012 Avg (January) 5.2248
2011 Avg (January) 5.3621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2838 5.1980 5.2248
February 5.2270 5.1214 5.1762
March 5.1859 5.1083 5.1495
April 5.2442 5.1329 5.1931
May 5.2446 5.1162 5.1740
June 5.2074 5.1101 5.1548
July 5.1868 5.0029 5.0864
August 5.0059 4.9603 4.9920
September 5.0098 4.9778 4.9973
October 5.0334 4.9753 5.0007
November 5.0590 5.0386 5.0504
December 5.1044 4.9788 5.0425