YEARLY HIGH
286.7049 MGA
YEARLY LOW
258.4946 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
274.1331 MGA

2012 MOP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 286.7049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 258.4946.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.2103 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 277.7438 to the December average rate of 282.9979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 286.7049 was up 2.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 279.1384, 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 1,433,525 MGA
2011 Average 1,260,331 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,292,473 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 141,051.69 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

285.2151
258.6089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MGA 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 268.2140, compared to 280.0521 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.8381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 268.2140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 280.0521

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 13.2680 MGA (High: 286.7049 / Low: 273.4369). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1830 MGA (High: 284.1204 / Low: 280.9374).

July Spread (Volatile) ±13.2680
December Spread (Stable) ±3.1830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.8728 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 281.8645) against the same month in 2011 (average: 243.9495), the exchange rate shifted by +37.9151 (+15.54%).

2012 Avg (July) 281.8645
2011 Avg (July) 243.9495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 281.9548 272.8225 277.7438
February 274.1924 267.1028 271.8710
March 271.5380 263.2159 268.0223
April 264.6036 259.6231 263.0175
May 265.3119 258.4946 260.8260
June 273.2997 264.6560 267.8034
July 286.7049 273.4369 281.8645
August 284.3724 279.7629 281.7095
September 281.2990 274.5018 277.9145
October 277.0887 273.1568 275.2040
November 283.4129 276.8479 280.6222
December 284.1204 280.9374 282.9979