YEARLY HIGH
0.1293 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1159 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1209 AUD

2012 MOP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.1293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.1159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1203 to the December average rate of 0.1198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1293 was down 1.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 647 AUD
2011 Average 604 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 579 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.30 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1263
0.1159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AUD 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 0.1212, compared to 0.1206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0075 AUD (High: 0.1284 / Low: 0.1209). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 AUD (High: 0.1214 / Low: 0.1198).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0075
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1255) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+6.72%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1255
2011 Avg (June) 0.1176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1227 0.1174 0.1203
February 0.1177 0.1159 0.1168
March 0.1206 0.1164 0.1187
April 0.1218 0.1197 0.1208
May 0.1284 0.1209 0.1254
June 0.1293 0.1224 0.1255
July 0.1236 0.1192 0.1214
August 0.1212 0.1183 0.1195
September 0.1232 0.1187 0.1205
October 0.1232 0.1205 0.1217
November 0.1214 0.1198 0.1205
December 0.1209 0.1187 0.1198