2012 LKR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0703 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0595 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0628 MOP

2012 LKR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0703. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.0595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0702 to the December average rate of 0.0623, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0703 was down 4.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 351 MOP

2011 Average 363 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 297 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.97 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0712

0.0592

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0644, compared to 0.0611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0644

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0054 MOP (High: 0.0702 / Low: 0.0647). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0703 / Low: 0.0702).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0702) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0723), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-2.85%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0702

2011 Avg (January) 0.0723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0703	0.0702	0.0702
February	0.0702	0.0647	0.0681
March	0.0659	0.0611	0.0637
April	0.0639	0.0603	0.0622
May	0.0631	0.0606	0.0619
June	0.0615	0.0597	0.0606
July	0.0614	0.0595	0.0602
August	0.0609	0.0602	0.0605
September	0.0619	0.0599	0.0607
October	0.0623	0.0613	0.0619
November	0.0615	0.0610	0.0613
December	0.0630	0.0613	0.0623