2012 MOP to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1260 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1246 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1252 USD

2012 MOP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 0.1260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.1246.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1251 to the December average rate of 0.1253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1260 was up 0.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1252, 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 630 USD

2011 Average 624 USD

Yearly Trough Low 623 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.32 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1253

0.1250

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to USD 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 0.1251, compared to 0.1252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0013 USD (High: 0.1259 / Low: 0.1246). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1251).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.1253) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1245), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.61%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.1253

2011 Avg (September) 0.1245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1252	0.1250	0.1251
February	0.1252	0.1251	0.1252
March	0.1252	0.1250	0.1251
April	0.1251	0.1250	0.1251
May	0.1251	0.1250	0.1251
June	0.1252	0.1251	0.1251
July	0.1258	0.1246	0.1251
August	0.1259	0.1246	0.1252
September	0.1260	0.1248	0.1253
October	0.1256	0.1250	0.1253
November	0.1258	0.1249	0.1253
December	0.1258	0.1248	0.1253