2012 BBD to MOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 BBD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the BBD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 4.0143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 3.9677.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0466 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9979 to the December average rate of 3.9906, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.0143 was down 0.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
BBD to MOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.9969, compared to 3.9921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0419 MOP (High: 4.0134 / Low: 3.9715). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 MOP (High: 3.9967 / Low: 3.9949).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 3.9956) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.0120), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0164 (-0.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.0007 | 3.9938 | 3.9979 |
| February | 3.9967 | 3.9932 | 3.9940 |
| March | 4.0009 | 3.9947 | 3.9976 |
| April | 3.9993 | 3.9957 | 3.9974 |
| May | 4.0011 | 3.9956 | 3.9983 |
| June | 3.9967 | 3.9949 | 3.9960 |
| July | 4.0143 | 3.9761 | 3.9956 |
| August | 4.0134 | 3.9715 | 3.9933 |
| September | 4.0063 | 3.9677 | 3.9904 |
| October | 4.0011 | 3.9799 | 3.9919 |
| November | 4.0029 | 3.9748 | 3.9909 |
| December | 4.0055 | 3.9751 | 3.9906 |