YEARLY HIGH
0.1302 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1215 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1251 CAD

2012 MOP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.1302. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.1215.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1268 to the December average rate of 0.1241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1302 was down 1.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1316, 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 651 CAD
2011 Average 617 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 608 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.22 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1292
0.1221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CAD 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 0.1258, compared to 0.1244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0058 CAD (High: 0.1290 / Low: 0.1232). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 CAD (High: 0.1255 / Low: 0.1243).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1286) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1219), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+5.49%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1286
2011 Avg (June) 0.1219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1283 0.1253 0.1268
February 0.1255 0.1237 0.1249
March 0.1251 0.1233 0.1243
April 0.1255 0.1228 0.1242
May 0.1290 0.1232 0.1263
June 0.1302 0.1275 0.1286
July 0.1279 0.1256 0.1268
August 0.1260 0.1235 0.1243
September 0.1242 0.1215 0.1227
October 0.1254 0.1222 0.1236
November 0.1255 0.1243 0.1249
December 0.1250 0.1234 0.1241