2012 LRD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1117 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.1062 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1084 MOP

2012 LRD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.1062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1100 to the December average rate of 0.1092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1117 was down 2.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 558 MOP

2011 Average 556 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 531 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.48 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1103

0.1068

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.1085, compared to 0.1083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1085

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0033 MOP (High: 0.1117 / Low: 0.1084). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MOP (High: 0.1092 / Low: 0.1077).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1100) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1118), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-1.63%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1100

2011 Avg (January) 0.1118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1117	0.1084	0.1100
February	0.1103	0.1083	0.1091
March	0.1098	0.1079	0.1088
April	0.1092	0.1077	0.1084
May	0.1082	0.1063	0.1077
June	0.1082	0.1063	0.1072
July	0.1082	0.1065	0.1071
August	0.1087	0.1062	0.1079
September	0.1091	0.1072	0.1081
October	0.1109	0.1078	0.1092
November	0.1103	0.1074	0.1083
December	0.1103	0.1078	0.1092