2012 SZL to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

38.9422 MRO

YEARLY LOW

33.3401 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.9963 MRO

2012 SZL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 38.9422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 33.3401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6021 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.9983 to the December average rate of 34.6196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 38.9422 was down 8.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 42.7016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 194,711 MRO

2011 Average 193,956 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 166,701 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,010.58 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

38.9248

33.4187

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 36.6798, compared to 35.3128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3670 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6798

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.4379 MRO (High: 37.6266 / Low: 34.1887). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0891 MRO (High: 34.4292 / Low: 33.3401).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.4379

November Spread (Stable) ±1.0891

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 1.5780 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5780

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 38.4659) against the same month in 2011 (average: 40.7609), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2950 (-5.63%).

2012 Avg (March) 38.4659

2011 Avg (March) 40.7609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.2893	35.0569	35.9983
February	38.9054	37.2021	37.9907
March	38.9422	37.8378	38.4659
April	38.1608	36.2976	37.0913
May	37.6266	34.1887	35.7144
June	35.7301	33.4987	34.8180
July	36.6564	35.0257	35.8536
August	37.4487	35.5653	36.4557
September	36.8284	35.6576	36.3241
October	36.1664	34.0109	34.7461
November	34.4292	33.3401	33.8775
December	35.6741	33.7128	34.6196