YEARLY HIGH
116.9516 CDF
YEARLY LOW
113.0802 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.1463 CDF

2012 MOP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 116.9516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 113.0802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8714 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.0118 to the December average rate of 115.9650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 116.9516 was up 1.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 115.1180, 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 584,758 CDF
2011 Average 568,336 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 565,401 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,356.88 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

116.2719
113.8063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CDF 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 114.4959, compared to 115.7968 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.4959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.7968

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 2.9240 CDF (High: 116.2154 / Low: 113.2915). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7190 CDF (High: 116.2276 / Low: 115.5086).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.9240
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1014 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 116.0664) against the same month in 2011 (average: 113.4988), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5676 (+2.26%).

2012 Avg (November) 116.0664
2011 Avg (November) 113.4988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 115.9627 113.0802 114.0118
February 116.2154 113.2915 114.6100
March 115.7496 113.6178 114.5999
April 115.8041 113.9125 114.5561
May 115.7502 113.6289 114.5093
June 116.2817 113.8230 114.6881
July 116.4936 114.1453 115.3691
August 116.3906 114.8753 115.7285
September 116.5585 115.2723 115.8006
October 116.2276 115.5086 115.8509
November 116.9516 115.5751 116.0664
December 116.8511 114.9991 115.9650