YEARLY HIGH
2.6627 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.4978 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5884 MOP

2012 MYR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 2.6627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 2.4978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1648 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5690 to the December average rate of 2.6128, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.6627 was down 2.57% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7329, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 53,254 MOP
2011 Average 52,468 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 49,957 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,296.68 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.6546
2.5000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MOP 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 2.5905, compared to 2.5862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1192 MOP (High: 2.6395 / Low: 2.5203). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0252 MOP (High: 2.6250 / Low: 2.5998).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1192
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0252

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0672 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.6264) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6430), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0166 (-0.63%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.6264
2011 Avg (March) 2.6430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6277 2.5224 2.5690
February 2.6599 2.6106 2.6417
March 2.6627 2.5894 2.6264
April 2.6417 2.6036 2.6132
May 2.6395 2.5203 2.5800
June 2.5340 2.4978 2.5128
July 2.5524 2.5013 2.5234
August 2.5797 2.5419 2.5631
September 2.6276 2.5556 2.5932
October 2.6316 2.5975 2.6148
November 2.6250 2.5998 2.6100
December 2.6296 2.6041 2.6128