2012 MVR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MVR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MVR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 1421.8981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1204.0044.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 217.8938 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1347.5651 to the December average rate of 1218.7666, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1421.8981 was down 4.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 1484.5824, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MVR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MVR to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1336.6398, compared to 1268.2406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 68.3991 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 147.2581 STD (High: 1421.8981 / Low: 1274.6400). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 19.0147 STD (High: 1317.9239 / Low: 1298.9092).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 44.5945 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1323.0439) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1218.4859), the exchange rate shifted by +104.5580 (+8.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1373.6670 | 1308.1521 | 1347.5651 |
| February | 1337.5437 | 1299.8219 | 1316.8917 |
| March | 1347.9891 | 1303.7851 | 1319.1739 |
| April | 1337.9585 | 1305.0685 | 1323.8796 |
| May | 1371.9303 | 1310.0541 | 1344.6898 |
| June | 1397.2290 | 1334.7104 | 1367.6384 |
| July | 1421.8981 | 1274.6400 | 1323.0439 |
| August | 1317.9239 | 1298.9092 | 1307.9591 |
| September | 1313.9308 | 1241.7407 | 1273.4301 |
| October | 1272.8426 | 1228.4425 | 1246.1969 |
| November | 1252.5558 | 1221.8683 | 1240.0472 |
| December | 1234.0960 | 1204.0044 | 1218.7666 |