YEARLY HIGH
42.9585 MRO
YEARLY LOW
37.5695 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.3842 MRO

2012 SBD to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 42.9585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 37.5695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3890 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.3082 to the December average rate of 42.0821, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 42.9585 was up 11.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 38.3843, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 214,793 MRO
2011 Average 183,791 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 187,848 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,944.99 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

42.9967
38.9729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to MRO 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 40.6687, compared to 42.0996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.0996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.2446 MRO (High: 40.8141 / Low: 37.5695). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5368 MRO (High: 42.9585 / Low: 42.4217).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.2446
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5067 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 42.6614) against the same month in 2011 (average: 37.4972), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1642 (+13.77%).

2012 Avg (August) 42.6614
2011 Avg (August) 37.4972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.8141 37.5695 39.3082
February 41.9127 40.7233 41.2571
March 41.3566 40.5689 40.9462
April 41.4191 40.1336 40.6732
May 40.8471 39.4454 40.1665
June 42.2300 40.1674 41.6609
July 42.5396 39.8891 41.2499
August 42.9585 42.4217 42.6614
September 42.7181 41.9896 42.4679
October 42.7208 41.6025 42.1956
November 42.2262 41.4434 41.9409
December 42.5775 41.6226 42.0821