YEARLY HIGH
13.0085 MOP
YEARLY LOW
12.2522 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6632 MOP

2012 SHP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SHP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 13.0085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 12.2522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7564 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4031 to the December average rate of 12.8783, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.0085 was down 2.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.3554, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,043 MOP
2011 Average 64,306 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 61,261 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,781.79 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.9258
12.3556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SHP 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 12.6055, compared to 12.7209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6164 MOP (High: 12.9754 / Low: 12.3590). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1503 MOP (High: 12.9047 / Low: 12.7544).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6164
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1503

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3117 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 12.8783) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.5007), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3776 (+3.02%).

2012 Avg (December) 12.8783
2011 Avg (December) 12.5007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5982 12.2522 12.4031
February 12.7685 12.5155 12.6304
March 12.7833 12.4947 12.6529
April 12.9841 12.6693 12.7959
May 12.9754 12.3590 12.7312
June 12.5753 12.2577 12.4195
July 12.5780 12.3248 12.4659
August 12.6733 12.4239 12.5505
September 12.9892 12.6702 12.8558
October 12.9047 12.7544 12.8347
November 12.8897 12.6576 12.7404
December 13.0085 12.7805 12.8783