YEARLY HIGH
1.2854 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.2465 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2661 MOP

2012 CNY to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CNY to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 1.2854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 1.2465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0389 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2661 to the December average rate of 1.2787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2854 was up 1.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2697, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,135 MOP
2011 Average 31,024 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 31,163 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 972.14 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2814
1.2516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.2650, compared to 1.2671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0239 MOP (High: 1.2747 / Low: 1.2508). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 MOP (High: 1.2587 / Low: 1.2543).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0239
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.2787) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2632), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+1.23%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.2787
2011 Avg (December) 1.2632

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2708 1.2623 1.2661
February 1.2702 1.2651 1.2679
March 1.2697 1.2624 1.2668
April 1.2723 1.2655 1.2685
May 1.2712 1.2556 1.2651
June 1.2587 1.2543 1.2559
July 1.2607 1.2465 1.2541
August 1.2605 1.2467 1.2558
September 1.2747 1.2508 1.2625
October 1.2815 1.2604 1.2725
November 1.2820 1.2742 1.2789
December 1.2854 1.2707 1.2787