YEARLY HIGH
10.5864 BDT
YEARLY LOW
9.9902 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2524 BDT

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52,932 BDT
2011 Average 46,190 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 49,951 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,980.70 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.4407
10.0921
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2057

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3618
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (January) 10.4116
2011 Avg (January) 8.8625

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