YEARLY HIGH
0.1049 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0923 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1001 MOP

2012 JPY to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JPY to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.1049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1039 to the December average rate of 0.0953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1049 was down 0.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1058, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 52,458 MOP
2011 Average 50,353 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 46,135 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,322.86 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1048
0.0944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.1003, compared to 0.0999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0062 MOP (High: 0.1049 / Low: 0.0987). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MOP (High: 0.1028 / Low: 0.1013).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1017) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0971), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0047 (+4.80%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1017
2011 Avg (February) 0.0971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1047 0.1025 0.1039
February 0.1049 0.0987 0.1017
March 0.0988 0.0955 0.0969
April 0.1000 0.0964 0.0983
May 0.1019 0.0995 0.1003
June 0.1024 0.0994 0.1008
July 0.1023 0.1000 0.1012
August 0.1026 0.1003 0.1015
September 0.1028 0.1013 0.1021
October 0.1024 0.0998 0.1011
November 0.1006 0.0965 0.0986
December 0.0974 0.0923 0.0953