YEARLY HIGH
0.3458 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3365 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3382 XCD

2012 MOP to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.3458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.3365.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3377 to the December average rate of 0.3385, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3458 was up 2.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,729 XCD
2011 Average 1,679 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,682 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.66 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3394
0.3375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XCD 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 0.3377, compared to 0.3386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3377
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0093 XCD (High: 0.3458 / Low: 0.3365). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XCD (High: 0.3381 / Low: 0.3377).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3393) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3355), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+1.12%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3393
2011 Avg (July) 0.3355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3382 0.3374 0.3377
February 0.3381 0.3377 0.3380
March 0.3379 0.3374 0.3377
April 0.3379 0.3374 0.3377
May 0.3379 0.3374 0.3376
June 0.3379 0.3365 0.3377
July 0.3458 0.3365 0.3393
August 0.3401 0.3366 0.3383
September 0.3405 0.3372 0.3385
October 0.3394 0.3376 0.3384
November 0.3399 0.3375 0.3385
December 0.3399 0.3373 0.3385