YEARLY HIGH
27.4530 YER
YEARLY LOW
26.6710 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.9648 YER

2012 MOP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 27.4530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 26.6710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7820 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.3237 to the December average rate of 26.9388, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.4530 was up 0.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 27.4017, 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 137,265 YER
2011 Average 133,743 YER
Yearly Trough Low 133,355 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,910.13 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

27.3755
26.7534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to YER 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 27.0009, compared to 26.9286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0723 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.0009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.9286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.7820 YER (High: 27.4530 / Low: 26.6710). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1629 YER (High: 27.0110 / Low: 26.8481).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7820
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1629

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 0.2500 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 27.1926) against the same month in 2011 (average: 26.7421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4504 (+1.68%).

2012 Avg (February) 27.1926
2011 Avg (February) 26.7421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.4453 27.0136 27.3237
February 27.4530 26.6710 27.1926
March 27.0754 26.8175 26.9425
April 26.9645 26.7172 26.8957
May 26.9121 26.7030 26.8053
June 26.9051 26.7252 26.8456
July 27.0371 26.7807 26.9083
August 27.0618 26.7894 26.9254
September 27.0982 26.8377 26.9386
October 27.0110 26.8481 26.9223
November 27.0419 26.8511 26.9383
December 27.0411 26.8378 26.9388