YEARLY HIGH
1.8020 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.5817 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6466 MXN

2012 MOP to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 1.8020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.5817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2203 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6781 to the December average rate of 1.6140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8020 was up 1.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7772, 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 9,010 MXN
2011 Average 7,754 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 7,909 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,101.46 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7594
1.5778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MXN 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 1.6584, compared to 1.6347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1645 MXN (High: 1.7810 / Low: 1.6165). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0317 MXN (High: 1.6708 / Low: 1.6391).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1645
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0772 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0772

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.7442) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2711 (+18.40%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.7442
2011 Avg (June) 1.4731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7439 1.6180 1.6781
February 1.6201 1.5869 1.6009
March 1.6198 1.5817 1.5929
April 1.6555 1.5895 1.6314
May 1.7810 1.6165 1.7029
June 1.8020 1.6750 1.7442
July 1.7095 1.6467 1.6713
August 1.6708 1.6391 1.6494
September 1.6560 1.5945 1.6209
October 1.6381 1.5982 1.6146
November 1.6594 1.6201 1.6381
December 1.6337 1.5913 1.6140