YEARLY HIGH
12.2819 PKR
YEARLY LOW
11.2435 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6848 PKR

2012 MOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 12.2819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 11.2435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0384 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2925 to the December average rate of 12.1822, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.2819 was up 9.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.2439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,410 PKR
2011 Average 53,854 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 56,218 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,192.01 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.2712
11.2036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PKR 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 11.4309, compared to 11.9387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3321 PKR (High: 11.6872 / Low: 11.3551). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0650 PKR (High: 11.3866 / Low: 11.3216).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3321
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0650

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 12.1822) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.1720), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0103 (+9.04%).

2012 Avg (December) 12.1822
2011 Avg (December) 11.1720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3506 11.2435 11.2925
February 11.3866 11.3216 11.3582
March 11.4893 11.3402 11.3719
April 11.3875 11.2982 11.3483
May 11.6872 11.3551 11.4238
June 11.8421 11.7233 11.7904
July 11.8807 11.7535 11.8185
August 11.8845 11.7243 11.8091
September 11.8913 11.7432 11.8297
October 12.0221 11.8904 11.9646
November 12.1102 11.9767 12.0283
December 12.2819 12.0553 12.1822