2012 GBP to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0185 MOP

YEARLY LOW

12.2533 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.6629 MOP

2012 GBP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13.0185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 12.2533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7651 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4025 to the December average rate of 12.8763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.0185 was down 2.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.3571, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,092 MOP

2011 Average 64,306 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 61,267 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,825.67 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.9237

12.3551

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 12.6051, compared to 12.7206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6051

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6147 MOP (High: 12.9669 / Low: 12.3522). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1553 MOP (High: 12.9061 / Low: 12.7508).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6147

October Spread (Stable) ±0.1553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 12.8763) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.4984), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3779 (+3.02%).

2012 Avg (December) 12.8763

2011 Avg (December) 12.4984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5938	12.2533	12.4025
February	12.7435	12.5185	12.6269
March	12.7796	12.4898	12.6522
April	12.9841	12.6644	12.7977
May	12.9669	12.3522	12.7315
June	12.5748	12.2577	12.4198
July	12.5780	12.3225	12.4657
August	12.6751	12.4239	12.5519
September	12.9892	12.6719	12.8552
October	12.9061	12.7508	12.8352
November	12.8910	12.6518	12.7395
December	13.0185	12.7805	12.8763