YEARLY HIGH
0.0300 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0256 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0278 LSL

2012 MRO to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.0300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.0256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0278 to the December average rate of 0.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0300 was up 0.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 150 LSL
2011 Average 129 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 128 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.78 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0299
0.0256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to LSL 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 0.0273, compared to 0.0283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0028 LSL (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0266). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 LSL (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0256).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0295) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0286), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+3.22%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0295
2011 Avg (November) 0.0286

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0285 0.0268 0.0278
February 0.0269 0.0257 0.0263
March 0.0264 0.0256 0.0260
April 0.0275 0.0262 0.0270
May 0.0293 0.0266 0.0280
June 0.0297 0.0280 0.0287
July 0.0285 0.0273 0.0279
August 0.0281 0.0267 0.0274
September 0.0279 0.0272 0.0275
October 0.0294 0.0277 0.0288
November 0.0300 0.0290 0.0295
December 0.0297 0.0280 0.0289