2012 MOP to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1005.3524 LAK

YEARLY LOW

965.2725 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1000.7003 LAK

2012 MOP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 1005.3524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 965.2725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.0799 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1001.1582 to the December average rate of 1000.9729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1005.3524 was down 0.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 1008.5724, 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 5,026,762 LAK

2011 Average 5,003,400 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 4,826,363 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 200,399.50 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1004.0743

996.1785

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LAK 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 999.0988, compared to 1002.3018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.2030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 999.0988

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1002.3018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 40.0799 LAK (High: 1005.3524 / Low: 965.2725). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0923 LAK (High: 1003.1887 / Low: 1001.0963).

July Spread (Volatile) ±40.0799

September Spread (Stable) ±2.0923

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9772 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1001.9699) against the same month in 2011 (average: 998.5788), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3911 (+0.34%).

2012 Avg (July) 1001.9699

2011 Avg (July) 998.5788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1003.4752	998.4049	1001.1582
February	1002.6685	994.4202	999.4602
March	1001.5428	993.4934	997.4830
April	999.7362	986.4976	996.8365
May	1004.3962	994.7361	998.9617
June	1005.0071	997.1608	1000.6933
July	1005.3524	965.2725	1001.9699
August	1005.0418	1001.8526	1003.4163
September	1003.1887	1001.0963	1002.4227
October	1003.5428	1000.0990	1002.0969
November	1004.3974	1001.0548	1002.9321
December	1002.3950	999.6226	1000.9729