YEARLY HIGH
20.4147 NGN
YEARLY LOW
19.5673 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8725 NGN

2012 MOP to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 20.4147. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 19.5673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8474 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1784 to the December average rate of 19.6917, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.4147 was down 0.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 20.5297, 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 102,073 NGN
2011 Average 97,209 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 97,836 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,236.88 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20.3666
19.6279
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to NGN 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 19.9233, compared to 19.8218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.9233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.8218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.6007 NGN (High: 20.2554 / Low: 19.6547). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0654 NGN (High: 19.7139 / Low: 19.6485).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.6007
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0654

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.3315 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 20.1884) against the same month in 2011 (average: 18.9766), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2118 (+6.39%).

2012 Avg (July) 20.1884
2011 Avg (July) 18.9766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.3424 19.9495 20.1784
February 20.1712 19.5935 19.8469
March 19.7846 19.6822 19.7183
April 19.7139 19.6485 19.6894
May 20.0129 19.6073 19.8018
June 20.4056 20.1007 20.3050
July 20.4147 19.8728 20.1884
August 20.2554 19.6547 19.8790
September 19.8359 19.6816 19.7506
October 19.7401 19.5997 19.6929
November 19.8440 19.5913 19.7281
December 19.7783 19.5673 19.6917