2012 KES to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0974 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0914 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0946 MOP

2012 KES to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0929 to the December average rate of 0.0928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0974 was down 1.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 487 MOP

2011 Average 454 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 457 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.37 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0968

0.0925

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.0952, compared to 0.0940 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0952

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0940

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0041 MOP (High: 0.0963 / Low: 0.0922). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0963 / Low: 0.0960).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0965) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+1.38%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0965

2011 Avg (March) 0.0952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0953	0.0914	0.0929
February	0.0968	0.0954	0.0962
March	0.0974	0.0961	0.0965
April	0.0963	0.0960	0.0962
May	0.0963	0.0922	0.0949
June	0.0961	0.0927	0.0943
July	0.0954	0.0944	0.0949
August	0.0954	0.0944	0.0950
September	0.0950	0.0934	0.0943
October	0.0940	0.0936	0.0938
November	0.0937	0.0926	0.0932
December	0.0932	0.0924	0.0928