YEARLY HIGH
12.3503 XPF
YEARLY LOW
11.1347 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6266 XPF

2012 MOP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 12.3503. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 11.1347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2156 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5780 to the December average rate of 11.4071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.3503 was up 7.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 11.5336, 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 61,752 XPF
2011 Average 53,507 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 55,674 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,078.20 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.2262
11.2157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XPF 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 11.5178, compared to 11.7354 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7354

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7902 XPF (High: 12.0622 / Low: 11.2721). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1724 XPF (High: 11.5925 / Low: 11.4201).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7902
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1724

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4279 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 12.1420) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.4100), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7320 (+16.64%).

2012 Avg (July) 12.1420
2011 Avg (July) 10.4100

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7738 11.3776 11.5780
February 11.4490 11.1347 11.2999
March 11.4310 11.1991 11.3086
April 11.4380 11.2012 11.3452
May 12.0622 11.2721 11.6501
June 12.1095 11.6782 11.9252
July 12.3503 11.8486 12.1420
August 12.1984 11.8517 12.0573
September 11.8800 11.3813 11.6294
October 11.5925 11.4201 11.5212
November 11.7801 11.5192 11.6553
December 11.5710 11.2890 11.4071