2012 MRO to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0266 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0233 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0242 SBD

2012 MRO to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 0.0233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0255 to the December average rate of 0.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0266 was down 7.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0288, 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 133 SBD

2011 Average 136 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 116 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.70 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0257

0.0232

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to SBD 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 0.0246, compared to 0.0238 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) 0.0246

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0021 SBD (High: 0.0266 / Low: 0.0245). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0236 / Low: 0.0233).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0255) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-8.54%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0255

2011 Avg (January) 0.0278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0266	0.0245	0.0255
February	0.0246	0.0239	0.0242
March	0.0246	0.0242	0.0244
April	0.0249	0.0241	0.0246
May	0.0254	0.0245	0.0249
June	0.0249	0.0237	0.0240
July	0.0251	0.0235	0.0243
August	0.0236	0.0233	0.0234
September	0.0238	0.0234	0.0235
October	0.0240	0.0234	0.0237
November	0.0241	0.0237	0.0238
December	0.0240	0.0235	0.0238