2012 SZL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0633 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.8939 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9752 MOP

2012 SZL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 1.0633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.8939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1694 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9983 to the December average rate of 0.9252, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0633 was down 12.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,316 MOP

2011 Average 5,566 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,470 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 846.76 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0661

0.8931

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 1.0083, compared to 0.9421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0949 MOP (High: 1.0342 / Low: 0.9392). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 MOP (High: 1.0633 / Low: 1.0356).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0949

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0411 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.0517) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1583), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1066 (-9.21%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.0517

2011 Avg (March) 1.1583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0284	0.9771	0.9983
February	1.0615	1.0248	1.0432
March	1.0633	1.0356	1.0517
April	1.0470	1.0004	1.0225
May	1.0342	0.9392	0.9814
June	0.9770	0.9262	0.9527
July	0.9851	0.9380	0.9684
August	0.9865	0.9426	0.9659
September	0.9760	0.9448	0.9630
October	0.9592	0.9032	0.9227
November	0.9226	0.8939	0.9075
December	0.9429	0.9019	0.9252