2012 MOP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1624 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.1523 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1564 SGD

2012 MOP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.1523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1600 to the December average rate of 0.1529, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1624 was down 0.82% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1637, 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 812 SGD

2011 Average 784 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 761 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.52 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1607

0.1522

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SGD 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 0.1581, compared to 0.1546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1581

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0064 SGD (High: 0.1610 / Low: 0.1547). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SGD (High: 0.1538 / Low: 0.1528).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1600) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1606), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.34%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1600

2011 Avg (January) 0.1606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1624	0.1568	0.1600
February	0.1586	0.1558	0.1570
March	0.1586	0.1563	0.1574
April	0.1577	0.1548	0.1565
May	0.1610	0.1547	0.1579
June	0.1618	0.1584	0.1600
July	0.1591	0.1559	0.1577
August	0.1572	0.1552	0.1563
September	0.1567	0.1530	0.1543
October	0.1544	0.1523	0.1533
November	0.1538	0.1528	0.1533
December	0.1536	0.1523	0.1529