2012 BWP to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1144 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.9933 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0472 MOP

2012 BWP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 1.1144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.9933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1211 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0729 to the December average rate of 1.0166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1144 was down 11.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,572 MOP

2011 Average 5,863 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,966 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 605.50 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1134

0.9933

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to MOP 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 1.0699, compared to 1.0244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0699

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0740 MOP (High: 1.0832 / Low: 1.0092). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0205 MOP (High: 1.0480 / Low: 1.0274).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0740

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0205

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.1034) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1818), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0784 (-6.64%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.1034

2011 Avg (February) 1.1818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0962	1.0569	1.0729
February	1.1144	1.0870	1.1034
March	1.1122	1.0874	1.1017
April	1.0938	1.0590	1.0751
May	1.0832	1.0092	1.0452
June	1.0464	1.0100	1.0214
July	1.0482	1.0151	1.0333
August	1.0452	1.0237	1.0349
September	1.0480	1.0274	1.0414
October	1.0379	0.9998	1.0168
November	1.0147	0.9933	1.0033
December	1.0286	1.0019	1.0166