2012 NAD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0630 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.8930 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9753 MOP

2012 NAD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 1.0630. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.8930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1700 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9979 to the December average rate of 0.9250, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0630 was down 12.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NAD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,315 MOP

2011 Average 5,555 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,465 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 849.93 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0667

0.8929

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 1.0082, compared to 0.9424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0082

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0949 MOP (High: 1.0338 / Low: 0.9388). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 MOP (High: 0.9762 / Low: 0.9496).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0949

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0410 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.0522) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1594), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1071 (-9.24%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.0522

2011 Avg (March) 1.1594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0287	0.9785	0.9979
February	1.0567	1.0255	1.0428
March	1.0630	1.0356	1.0522
April	1.0488	1.0007	1.0221
May	1.0338	0.9388	0.9819
June	0.9753	0.9302	0.9522
July	0.9843	0.9400	0.9688
August	0.9869	0.9437	0.9661
September	0.9762	0.9496	0.9641
October	0.9598	0.9032	0.9231
November	0.9236	0.8930	0.9074
December	0.9444	0.9017	0.9250