YEARLY HIGH
1.0682 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.8902 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9753 MOP

2012 ZAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 29, valuing the pair at 1.0682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.8902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1780 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9985 to the December average rate of 0.9252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0682 was down 12.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 53,408 MOP
2011 Average 55,541 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 44,508 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,899.84 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0662
0.8921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 1.0082, compared to 0.9423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0960 MOP (High: 1.0339 / Low: 0.9379). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 MOP (High: 1.0660 / Low: 1.0365).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0960
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0431 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0431

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.0436) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0726 (-6.51%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0436
2011 Avg (February) 1.1162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0297 0.9777 0.9985
February 1.0682 1.0210 1.0436
March 1.0660 1.0365 1.0517
April 1.0487 0.9999 1.0214
May 1.0339 0.9379 0.9821
June 0.9753 0.9283 0.9521
July 0.9865 0.9401 0.9695
August 0.9876 0.9446 0.9670
September 0.9782 0.9484 0.9644
October 0.9566 0.8978 0.9213
November 0.9242 0.8902 0.9066
December 0.9429 0.8959 0.9252