2012 MOP to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |