YEARLY HIGH
0.0097 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.0086 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0091 LTL

2012 MRO to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.0097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0093 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0097 was up 1.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0096, 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 48 LTL
2011 Average 44 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 43 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.19 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0096
0.0087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to LTL 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 0.0092, compared to 0.0091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0006 LTL (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0090). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LTL (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0087).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.0094) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+7.29%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.0094
2011 Avg (June) 0.0088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0095 0.0090 0.0093
February 0.0091 0.0088 0.0090
March 0.0091 0.0088 0.0089
April 0.0092 0.0089 0.0090
May 0.0096 0.0090 0.0093
June 0.0097 0.0093 0.0094
July 0.0097 0.0093 0.0095
August 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
September 0.0091 0.0087 0.0089
October 0.0089 0.0087 0.0089
November 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
December 0.0090 0.0086 0.0088