YEARLY HIGH
3.9585 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.7552 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8552 MOP

2012 PGK to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 3.9585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 3.7552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2033 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7995 to the December average rate of 3.8748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.9585 was up 4.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.7997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,792 MOP
2011 Average 17,148 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 18,776 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,016.56 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.8896
3.7913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 3.8368, compared to 3.8737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1443 MOP (High: 3.9106 / Low: 3.7664). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0219 MOP (High: 3.8603 / Low: 3.8384).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1443
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0219

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 3.8598) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.3035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5563 (+16.84%).

2012 Avg (May) 3.8598
2011 Avg (May) 3.3035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8768 3.7552 3.7995
February 3.9106 3.7664 3.8133
March 3.9115 3.8057 3.8235
April 3.9382 3.8252 3.8807
May 3.9585 3.8397 3.8598
June 3.8603 3.8384 3.8439
July 3.9090 3.8198 3.8713
August 3.8879 3.8501 3.8706
September 3.9164 3.8487 3.8814
October 3.9187 3.8345 3.8753
November 3.8917 3.8519 3.8687
December 3.9025 3.8206 3.8748