YEARLY HIGH
0.4003 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.3756 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3865 MYR

2012 MOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.4003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.3756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3893 to the December average rate of 0.3827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4003 was up 0.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3996, 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 2,002 MYR
2011 Average 1,907 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,878 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.92 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3999
0.3766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MYR 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 0.3862, compared to 0.3867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3862
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0179 MYR (High: 0.3968 / Low: 0.3789). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 MYR (High: 0.3847 / Low: 0.3810).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.3980) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3776), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+5.39%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.3980
2011 Avg (June) 0.3776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3964 0.3806 0.3893
February 0.3830 0.3760 0.3786
March 0.3862 0.3756 0.3808
April 0.3841 0.3785 0.3827
May 0.3968 0.3789 0.3877
June 0.4003 0.3946 0.3980
July 0.3998 0.3918 0.3963
August 0.3934 0.3876 0.3902
September 0.3913 0.3806 0.3857
October 0.3850 0.3800 0.3824
November 0.3847 0.3810 0.3831
December 0.3840 0.3803 0.3827