YEARLY HIGH
15.6258 MVR
YEARLY LOW
13.6733 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.7097 MVR

2012 USD to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the USD to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 15.6258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 13.6733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9525 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0881 to the December average rate of 15.3704, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.6258 was up 10.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.1350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,129 MVR
2011 Average 68,129 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 68,367 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,762.25 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.5498
13.9471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD to MVR 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 14.0857, compared to 15.3337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0857
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.7615 MVR (High: 15.4348 / Low: 13.6733). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 MVR (High: 14.1050 / Low: 14.0650).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.7615
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0390 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 15.4162) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.1100), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3062 (+9.26%).

2012 Avg (October) 15.4162
2011 Avg (October) 14.1100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1050 14.0500 14.0881
February 14.1100 14.0500 14.0881
March 14.1050 14.0550 14.0806
April 14.1050 14.0650 14.0828
May 14.1100 14.0500 14.0847
June 14.1050 14.0650 14.0897
July 15.4348 13.6733 15.0020
August 15.4586 15.3296 15.3928
September 15.4598 15.3414 15.4116
October 15.6258 15.3750 15.4162
November 15.4713 15.3742 15.4094
December 15.4312 15.3221 15.3704