2012 GTQ to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0416 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.9965 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0197 MOP

2012 GTQ to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GTQ to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 1.0416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.9965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0451 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0233 to the December average rate of 1.0113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0416 was down 1.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0589, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,208 MOP

2011 Average 5,149 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,982 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.71 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0368

0.9978

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.0274, compared to 1.0120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0274

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0188 MOP (High: 1.0190 / Low: 1.0002). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 MOP (High: 1.0224 / Low: 1.0180).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 1.0332) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0497), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0165 (-1.57%).

2012 Avg (April) 1.0332

2011 Avg (April) 1.0497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0288	1.0174	1.0233
February	1.0330	1.0198	1.0273
March	1.0391	1.0282	1.0335
April	1.0416	1.0269	1.0332
May	1.0310	1.0246	1.0278
June	1.0269	1.0146	1.0193
July	1.0224	1.0180	1.0206
August	1.0199	1.0066	1.0151
September	1.0083	0.9965	1.0011
October	1.0190	1.0002	1.0082
November	1.0210	1.0062	1.0158
December	1.0194	1.0049	1.0113