2012 GIP to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.9804 MOP

YEARLY LOW

12.2552 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.6701 MOP

2012 GIP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 12.9804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 12.2552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7251 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4034 to the December average rate of 12.8151, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.9804 was down 2.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.3473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,902 MOP

2011 Average 64,287 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 61,276 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,625.71 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.8562

12.3622

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 12.6045, compared to 12.7358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6045

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6138 MOP (High: 12.9753 / Low: 12.3615). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0887 MOP (High: 12.8478 / Low: 12.7591).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6138

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0887

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 0.3206 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3206

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 12.7954) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.1090), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3136 (-2.39%).

2012 Avg (April) 12.7954

2011 Avg (April) 13.1090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.5952	12.2552	12.4034
February	12.7736	12.5165	12.6311
March	12.7839	12.4936	12.6526
April	12.9804	12.6670	12.7954
May	12.9753	12.3615	12.7325
June	12.5736	12.2576	12.4120
July	12.6826	12.4718	12.5944
August	12.7235	12.5582	12.6563
September	12.8856	12.6927	12.8048
October	12.8478	12.7591	12.7956
November	12.8220	12.7043	12.7484
December	12.8925	12.7690	12.8151