YEARLY HIGH
1545.8014 IRR
YEARLY LOW
1376.9300 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1510.7388 IRR

2012 MOP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1545.8014. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1376.9300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 168.8714 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1406.8518 to the December average rate of 1540.2786, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1545.8014 was up 6.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 1450.5385, 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 7,729,007 IRR
2011 Average 6,561,681 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 6,884,650 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 844,357.08 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1553.7482
1393.4975
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to IRR 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 1483.1048, compared to 1538.3728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.2680 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1483.1048
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1538.3728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 66.2025 IRR (High: 1478.8969 / Low: 1412.6944). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2330 IRR (High: 1537.7764 / Low: 1535.5434).

February Spread (Volatile) ±66.2025
August Spread (Stable) ±2.2330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8086 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1540.2786) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1349.7648), the exchange rate shifted by +190.5138 (+14.11%).

2012 Avg (December) 1540.2786
2011 Avg (December) 1349.7648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1415.9512 1376.9300 1406.8518
February 1478.8969 1412.6944 1458.1758
March 1479.0576 1475.3467 1477.2224
April 1536.3258 1475.6511 1486.5487
May 1537.0969 1531.8365 1534.2859
June 1539.2174 1531.2943 1535.5443
July 1539.5301 1535.0879 1537.2413
August 1537.7764 1535.5434 1536.8237
September 1537.4338 1534.1260 1536.0151
October 1543.2003 1535.9940 1539.4840
November 1544.7427 1536.6142 1540.3939
December 1545.8014 1536.5009 1540.2786