YEARLY HIGH
12.4204 MOP
YEARLY LOW
11.9354 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.2351 MOP

2012 XDR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 12.4204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 11.9354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4849 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2728 to the December average rate of 12.2777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.4204 was down 4.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.9933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,102 MOP
2011 Average 63,304 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 59,677 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,424.68 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.4046
12.0084
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 12.2757, compared to 12.1946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3161 MOP (High: 12.3926 / Low: 12.0764). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1130 MOP (High: 12.4204 / Low: 12.3074).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3161
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.1319 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 12.3715) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.5332), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1616 (-1.29%).

2012 Avg (February) 12.3715
2011 Avg (February) 12.5332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3881 12.2153 12.2728
February 12.4204 12.3074 12.3715
March 12.3820 12.2449 12.3210
April 12.3939 12.2799 12.3372
May 12.3926 12.0764 12.2418
June 12.2099 12.0615 12.1099
July 12.1528 11.9354 12.0414
August 12.1677 11.9721 12.0770
September 12.3703 12.1140 12.2656
October 12.3568 12.2426 12.2984
November 12.2798 12.1653 12.2072
December 12.3472 12.2210 12.2777