YEARLY HIGH
6.5675 MOP
YEARLY LOW
6.1588 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3962 MOP

2012 SGD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 6.5675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.1588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4087 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2497 to the December average rate of 6.5386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.5675 was down 1.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.6801, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,837 MOP
2011 Average 31,914 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 30,794 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,043.46 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.5676
6.2205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 6.3249, compared to 6.4674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3249
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2553 MOP (High: 6.4661 / Low: 6.2107). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0446 MOP (High: 6.5463 / Low: 6.5018).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2553
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0446

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 0.0865 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 6.5386) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.1858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3529 (+5.70%).

2012 Avg (December) 6.5386
2011 Avg (December) 6.1858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3778 6.1588 6.2497
February 6.4203 6.3068 6.3695
March 6.3989 6.3070 6.3533
April 6.4614 6.3393 6.3917
May 6.4661 6.2107 6.3360
June 6.3127 6.1788 6.2494
July 6.4137 6.2836 6.3396
August 6.4422 6.3625 6.3991
September 6.5369 6.3833 6.4814
October 6.5650 6.4786 6.5230
November 6.5463 6.5018 6.5224
December 6.5675 6.5112 6.5386