YEARLY HIGH
1.1234 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9362 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0277 ZAR

2012 MOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 1.1234. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 29, dropping to 0.9362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1872 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0017 to the December average rate of 1.0810, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1234 was up 5.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0662, 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 5,617 ZAR
2011 Average 4,526 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,681 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 936.01 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1183
0.9356
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to ZAR 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.9933, compared to 1.0621 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.0688 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.9933
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.0621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0990 ZAR (High: 1.0662 / Low: 0.9672). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0267 ZAR (High: 0.9648 / Low: 0.9381).

May Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0990
March Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0267

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 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.1031) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0870 (+8.56%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.1031
2011 Avg (November) 1.0161

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Month High Low Average
January 1.0228 0.9712 1.0017
February 0.9794 0.9362 0.9584
March 0.9648 0.9381 0.9509
April 1.0001 0.9535 0.9791
May 1.0662 0.9672 1.0192
June 1.0773 1.0253 1.0505
July 1.0637 1.0136 1.0316
August 1.0587 1.0126 1.0343
September 1.0544 1.0222 1.0370
October 1.1138 1.0453 1.0856
November 1.1234 1.0820 1.1031
December 1.1162 1.0606 1.0810