2012 EGP to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3271 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.2621 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3163 MOP

2012 EGP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EGP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.3271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2621.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0651 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3242 to the December average rate of 1.2957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3271 was down 3.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,636 MOP

2011 Average 6,745 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 6,310 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.38 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3276

1.2928

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 1.3237, compared to 1.3088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3237

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0457 MOP (High: 1.3078 / Low: 1.2621). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MOP (High: 1.3255 / Low: 1.3238).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0457

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.3242) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3784), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0541 (-3.93%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.3242

2011 Avg (January) 1.3784

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3271	1.3224	1.3242
February	1.3246	1.3225	1.3237
March	1.3255	1.3238	1.3247
April	1.3254	1.3219	1.3241
May	1.3264	1.3218	1.3238
June	1.3250	1.3179	1.3219
July	1.3235	1.3113	1.3177
August	1.3207	1.3089	1.3135
September	1.3140	1.3017	1.3093
October	1.3131	1.3047	1.3088
November	1.3109	1.3029	1.3078
December	1.3078	1.2621	1.2957