YEARLY HIGH
0.1021 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0881 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0938 MOP

2012 NPR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.1021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0140 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0975 to the December average rate of 0.0913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1021 was down 10.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1142, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 511 MOP
2011 Average 543 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 441 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.03 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1024
0.0882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0961, compared to 0.0914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0074 MOP (High: 0.1011 / Low: 0.0937). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MOP (High: 0.0905 / Low: 0.0895).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1013) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1126), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0114 (-10.08%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1013
2011 Avg (February) 0.1126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1011 0.0937 0.0975
February 0.1021 0.0995 0.1013
March 0.1016 0.0977 0.0994
April 0.0987 0.0950 0.0968
May 0.0950 0.0891 0.0923
June 0.0904 0.0881 0.0894
July 0.0921 0.0894 0.0904
August 0.0905 0.0895 0.0900
September 0.0946 0.0894 0.0916
October 0.0962 0.0924 0.0942
November 0.0928 0.0896 0.0910
December 0.0919 0.0907 0.0913