2012 MOP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1187 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.9401 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0276 LSL

2012 MOP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.1187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.9401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1786 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0023 to the December average rate of 1.0808, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1187 was up 5.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0638, 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 5,593 LSL

2011 Average 4,516 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 4,700 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 893.02 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1172

0.9354

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LSL 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 0.9933, compared to 1.0620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9933

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0978 LSL (High: 1.0648 / Low: 0.9670). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0246 LSL (High: 0.9647 / Low: 0.9401).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0978

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0246

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0437 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.1021) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0865 (+8.52%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.1021

2011 Avg (November) 1.0155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0225	0.9723	1.0023
February	0.9759	0.9424	0.9586
March	0.9647	0.9401	0.9506
April	0.9998	0.9550	0.9786
May	1.0648	0.9670	1.0200
June	1.0752	1.0238	1.0494
July	1.0660	1.0149	1.0326
August	1.0609	1.0138	1.0354
September	1.0542	1.0246	1.0370
October	1.1071	1.0426	1.0838
November	1.1187	1.0840	1.1021
December	1.1088	1.0588	1.0808