YEARLY HIGH
5.7433 SOS
YEARLY LOW
5.3174 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4975 SOS

2012 MRO to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 5.7433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.3174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4258 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6499 to the December average rate of 5.4013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.7433 was down 4.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.9873, 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 28,716 SOS
2011 Average 28,867 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 26,587 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,129.15 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.6760
5.3624
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to SOS 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 5.5828, compared to 5.4122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1940 SOS (High: 5.5931 / Low: 5.3991). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 SOS (High: 5.4271 / Low: 5.4095).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1940
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0949 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0949

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 5.6499) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.7152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0654 (-1.14%).

2012 Avg (January) 5.6499
2011 Avg (January) 5.7152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7433 5.6085 5.6499
February 5.6479 5.5312 5.5868
March 5.6036 5.4999 5.5587
April 5.6639 5.5323 5.5994
May 5.6258 5.4340 5.5608
June 5.6225 5.4523 5.5412
July 5.5931 5.3991 5.4835
August 5.4223 5.3576 5.3885
September 5.4092 5.3739 5.3917
October 5.4186 5.3584 5.3902
November 5.4271 5.4095 5.4178
December 5.4568 5.3174 5.4013