YEARLY HIGH
0.1754 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1500 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1631 MOP

2012 AFN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0254 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1733 to the December average rate of 0.1550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1754 was down 6.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 877 MOP
2011 Average 908 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 750 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.23 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1754
0.1508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1669, compared to 0.1593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1669
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0109 MOP (High: 0.1730 / Low: 0.1621). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MOP (High: 0.1658 / Low: 0.1652).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1733) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1862), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0129 (-6.93%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1733
2011 Avg (January) 0.1862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1754 0.1725 0.1733
February 0.1730 0.1621 0.1659
March 0.1659 0.1619 0.1653
April 0.1658 0.1652 0.1656
May 0.1658 0.1651 0.1655
June 0.1663 0.1653 0.1655
July 0.1660 0.1650 0.1654
August 0.1655 0.1647 0.1652
September 0.1653 0.1571 0.1621
October 0.1572 0.1542 0.1553
November 0.1549 0.1500 0.1528
December 0.1574 0.1533 0.1550