YEARLY HIGH
900.2113 GNF
YEARLY LOW
842.1137 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
881.9938 GNF

2012 MOP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 900.2113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 842.1137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.0976 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 869.9717 to the December average rate of 884.8356, 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 900.2113 was down 6.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 961.9204, 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 4,501,057 GNF
2011 Average 4,311,917 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 4,210,569 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290,487.93 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

898.5245
861.9998
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to GNF 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 874.4363, compared to 889.5514 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.1151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 874.4363
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 889.5514

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 41.8911 GNF (High: 884.0048 / Low: 842.1137). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1199 GNF (High: 871.7521 / Low: 865.6322).

May Spread (Volatile) ±41.8911
January Spread (Stable) ±6.1199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 7.8974 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8974

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 895.4808) against the same month in 2011 (average: 836.6100), the exchange rate shifted by +58.8708 (+7.04%).

2012 Avg (August) 895.4808
2011 Avg (August) 836.6100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 871.7521 865.6322 869.9717
February 871.4252 858.7580 865.0435
March 887.9409 852.3351 881.3271
April 887.9307 866.2803 876.5726
May 884.0048 842.1137 872.1252
June 897.1681 871.1831 881.5778
July 900.0480 883.3694 892.0289
August 900.2113 891.5209 895.4808
September 900.1543 868.3069 887.5833
October 895.6537 876.9786 888.2251
November 894.7932 879.2144 889.1547
December 895.1419 866.7596 884.8356