2012 MOP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3033 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.2788 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2893 WST

2012 MOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.3033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.2788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0245 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2979 to the December average rate of 0.2866, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3033 was up 0.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3028, 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 1,517 WST

2011 Average 1,448 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,394 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.56 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3001

0.2795

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to WST 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 0.2902, compared to 0.2885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2902

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0230 WST (High: 0.3018 / Low: 0.2788). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 WST (High: 0.2851 / Low: 0.2810).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2979) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2935), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+1.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2979

2011 Avg (January) 0.2935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3033	0.2869	0.2979
February	0.2892	0.2801	0.2853
March	0.2868	0.2795	0.2812
April	0.2851	0.2810	0.2844
May	0.3018	0.2788	0.2939
June	0.3019	0.2884	0.2984
July	0.3004	0.2853	0.2940
August	0.2929	0.2857	0.2894
September	0.2934	0.2820	0.2864
October	0.2888	0.2826	0.2868
November	0.2922	0.2858	0.2879
December	0.2903	0.2852	0.2866