YEARLY HIGH
1.5806 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.3810 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4759 MDL

2012 NAD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.5806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 1.3810.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1996 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4713 to the December average rate of 1.4110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5806 was down 14.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,903 MDL
2011 Average 8,111 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 6,905 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 998.21 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5729
1.3871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to MDL 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 1.4957, compared to 1.4561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.1065 MDL (High: 1.4894 / Low: 1.3830). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0344 MDL (High: 1.4293 / Low: 1.3949).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1065
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0820 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.5443) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6673), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1231 (-7.38%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.5443
2011 Avg (February) 1.6673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5175 1.4331 1.4713
February 1.5806 1.5145 1.5443
March 1.5761 1.5308 1.5574
April 1.5510 1.4692 1.5032
May 1.5193 1.4154 1.4565
June 1.4902 1.4035 1.4418
July 1.5275 1.4713 1.5013
August 1.5461 1.4719 1.5096
September 1.5177 1.4737 1.4972
October 1.4894 1.3830 1.4152
November 1.4261 1.3810 1.4026
December 1.4293 1.3949 1.4110