2012 MOP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.8378 JPY

YEARLY LOW

9.5315 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.9928 JPY

2012 MOP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 10.8378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 9.5315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3063 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6245 to the December average rate of 10.4982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.8378 was up 1.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.6499, 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 54,189 JPY

2011 Average 49,700 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 47,657 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,531.50 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.5855

9.5372

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MOP to JPY 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 9.9728, compared to 10.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.9728

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.5975 JPY (High: 10.1290 / Low: 9.5315). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1426 JPY (High: 9.8741 / Low: 9.7315).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5975

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 10.4982) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.7133), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7849 (+8.08%).

2012 Avg (December) 10.4982

2011 Avg (December) 9.7133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7515	9.5527	9.6245
February	10.1290	9.5315	9.8338
March	10.4682	10.1201	10.3193
April	10.3748	10.0008	10.1728
May	10.0498	9.8159	9.9669
June	10.0581	9.7647	9.9195
July	9.9963	9.7729	9.8867
August	9.9655	9.7487	9.8543
September	9.8741	9.7315	9.7959
October	10.0186	9.7611	9.8946
November	10.3640	9.9410	10.1467
December	10.8378	10.2655	10.4982