YEARLY HIGH
10.7445 MOP
YEARLY LOW
9.6552 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2746 MOP

2012 EUR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the EUR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 10.7445. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 9.6552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0893 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3176 to the December average rate of 10.4699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.7445 was down 9.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.8834, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,723 MOP
2011 Average 55,827 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 48,276 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,446.36 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.6454
9.7496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 10.3718, compared to 10.1774 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1774

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6769 MOP (High: 10.5716 / Low: 9.8947). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1962 MOP (High: 10.4792 / Low: 10.2830).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6769
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1962

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.2878 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 10.5707) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.9459), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3751 (-3.43%).

2012 Avg (February) 10.5707
2011 Avg (February) 10.9459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5407 10.1369 10.3176
February 10.7445 10.4451 10.5707
March 10.6703 10.4174 10.5607
April 10.6637 10.4488 10.5256
May 10.5716 9.8947 10.2378
June 10.1432 9.8943 10.0181
July 10.0666 9.6552 9.8243
August 10.0500 9.7714 9.9013
September 10.4727 10.0360 10.2708
October 10.4792 10.2830 10.3584
November 10.3757 10.1476 10.2398
December 10.5949 10.3140 10.4699