YEARLY HIGH
0.1796 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1678 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1711 MOP

2012 KGS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.1796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.1678.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1713 to the December average rate of 0.1684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1796 was down 1.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1817, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 898 MOP
2011 Average 870 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 839 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.96 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1784
0.1675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1706, compared to 0.1716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0103 MOP (High: 0.1792 / Low: 0.1689). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MOP (High: 0.1701 / Low: 0.1690).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.1775) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1799), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-1.35%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.1775
2011 Avg (August) 0.1799

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1726 0.1703 0.1713
February 0.1715 0.1704 0.1708
March 0.1720 0.1707 0.1713
April 0.1716 0.1705 0.1709
May 0.1706 0.1691 0.1699
June 0.1702 0.1688 0.1695
July 0.1772 0.1692 0.1713
August 0.1796 0.1760 0.1775
September 0.1792 0.1689 0.1742
October 0.1701 0.1690 0.1696
November 0.1697 0.1681 0.1689
December 0.1691 0.1678 0.1684