2012 MOP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1187 SZL

YEARLY LOW

0.9405 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0278 SZL

2012 MOP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.1187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.9405.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1782 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0020 to the December average rate of 1.0810, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1187 was up 5.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0637, 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 5,593 SZL

2011 Average 4,516 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 4,702 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 890.86 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1171

0.9358

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SZL 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 0.9932, compared to 1.0623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9932

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0977 SZL (High: 1.0647 / Low: 0.9670). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 SZL (High: 0.9656 / Low: 0.9405).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0977

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.1020) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0870 (+8.57%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.1020

2011 Avg (November) 1.0150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0234	0.9724	1.0020
February	0.9758	0.9420	0.9587
March	0.9656	0.9405	0.9509
April	0.9996	0.9551	0.9781
May	1.0647	0.9670	1.0198
June	1.0797	1.0235	1.0498
July	1.0661	1.0151	1.0327
August	1.0608	1.0137	1.0355
September	1.0584	1.0246	1.0385
October	1.1071	1.0425	1.0839
November	1.1187	1.0840	1.1020
December	1.1088	1.0605	1.0810