2012 MOP to KZT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MOP to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MOP to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 18.8978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 18.4463.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4515 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5611 to the December average rate of 18.8518, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.8978 was up 1.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 18.5354, 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 KZT 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 18.5345, compared to 18.7974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2629 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.2097 KZT (High: 18.8381 / Low: 18.6284). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0484 KZT (High: 18.5179 / Low: 18.4696).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0673 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 18.8596) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.4307), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4289 (+2.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.6356 | 18.5110 | 18.5611 |
| February | 18.6185 | 18.4784 | 18.5532 |
| March | 18.5276 | 18.4552 | 18.4859 |
| April | 18.5317 | 18.4463 | 18.4846 |
| May | 18.5179 | 18.4696 | 18.4938 |
| June | 18.7104 | 18.5531 | 18.6282 |
| July | 18.7861 | 18.7027 | 18.7471 |
| August | 18.8381 | 18.6284 | 18.7193 |
| September | 18.7991 | 18.7018 | 18.7633 |
| October | 18.8812 | 18.7902 | 18.8432 |
| November | 18.8978 | 18.8173 | 18.8596 |
| December | 18.8941 | 18.8234 | 18.8518 |