YEARLY HIGH
18.8978 KZT
YEARLY LOW
18.4463 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6659 KZT

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 94,489 KZT
2011 Average 91,414 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 92,231 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,257.59 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.8971
18.4471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2097
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0484

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0673

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (November) 18.8596
2011 Avg (November) 18.4307

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