YEARLY HIGH
0.2585 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2392 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2498 LRD

2012 MRO to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 0.2585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 0.2392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2521 to the December average rate of 0.2448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2585 was down 4.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2694, 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 1,293 LRD
2011 Average 1,289 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,196 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.60 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2564
0.2421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.2533, compared to 0.2464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0082 LRD (High: 0.2485 / Low: 0.2403). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 LRD (High: 0.2473 / Low: 0.2430).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.2551) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2654), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-3.88%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.2551
2011 Avg (May) 0.2654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2560 0.2494 0.2521
February 0.2550 0.2474 0.2518
March 0.2542 0.2477 0.2513
April 0.2573 0.2513 0.2543
May 0.2585 0.2529 0.2551
June 0.2585 0.2520 0.2552
July 0.2563 0.2485 0.2522
August 0.2496 0.2427 0.2456
September 0.2473 0.2430 0.2452
October 0.2466 0.2392 0.2433
November 0.2492 0.2427 0.2473
December 0.2485 0.2403 0.2448