2012 QAR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2045 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.1793 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1943 MOP

2012 QAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 2.2045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 2.1793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1962 to the December average rate of 2.1921, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2045 was down 0.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,022 MOP

2011 Average 11,015 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,897 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 125.86 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1969

2.1915

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.1957, compared to 2.1928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1957

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0230 MOP (High: 2.2045 / Low: 2.1815). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MOP (High: 2.1957 / Low: 2.1945).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2.1935) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2063), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0128 (-0.58%).

2012 Avg (August) 2.1935

2011 Avg (August) 2.2063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1977	2.1940	2.1962
February	2.1956	2.1935	2.1940
March	2.1979	2.1947	2.1961
April	2.1971	2.1950	2.1960
May	2.1982	2.1949	2.1965
June	2.1957	2.1945	2.1952
July	2.2013	2.1842	2.1943
August	2.2045	2.1815	2.1935
September	2.2005	2.1793	2.1919
October	2.1979	2.1861	2.1928
November	2.1956	2.1861	2.1924
December	2.2004	2.1836	2.1921