2012 MOP to BDT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MOP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MOP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 10.5864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 9.9902.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5961 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4116 to the December average rate of 10.1211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.5864 was up 3.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.2341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MOP to BDT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.2990, compared to 10.2057 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0933 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3618 BDT (High: 10.5864 / Low: 10.2246). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 BDT (High: 10.2582 / Low: 10.2296).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 0.1703 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 10.4116) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.8625), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5491 (+17.48%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5864 | 10.2246 | 10.4116 |
| February | 10.5763 | 10.2249 | 10.4060 |
| March | 10.2605 | 10.2159 | 10.2357 |
| April | 10.2582 | 10.2296 | 10.2421 |
| May | 10.2729 | 10.2231 | 10.2447 |
| June | 10.2798 | 10.2029 | 10.2539 |
| July | 10.2818 | 10.2271 | 10.2509 |
| August | 10.2478 | 10.1870 | 10.2154 |
| September | 10.2676 | 10.2100 | 10.2447 |
| October | 10.2378 | 10.1748 | 10.1969 |
| November | 10.2593 | 10.1700 | 10.2052 |
| December | 10.2054 | 9.9902 | 10.1211 |