YEARLY HIGH
79.0438 CDF
YEARLY LOW
73.2852 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
76.0623 CDF

2012 MDL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 79.0438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 73.2852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7586 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.3362 to the December average rate of 76.0151, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 79.0438 was down 3.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 81.5969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 395,219 CDF
2011 Average 389,359 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 366,426 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,793.05 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

78.2787
73.6763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to CDF 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 77.1648, compared to 74.9599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.1648
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.9599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 2.8090 CDF (High: 77.2113 / Low: 74.4023). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5561 CDF (High: 75.4853 / Low: 74.9292).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.8090
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5561

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.4486 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 77.3362) against the same month in 2011 (average: 74.4688), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8674 (+3.85%).

2012 Avg (January) 77.3362
2011 Avg (January) 74.4688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.0438 76.5105 77.3362
February 78.6163 76.4835 77.3982
March 78.2150 76.8868 77.4268
April 78.9341 77.3438 77.8952
May 78.1573 76.1136 77.1904
June 77.2113 74.4023 75.7418
July 75.2352 73.6895 74.4504
August 74.5834 73.2852 74.0598
September 74.8839 74.2725 74.5718
October 76.2990 74.4755 75.5733
November 75.4853 74.9292 75.0890
December 76.4664 75.4776 76.0151