YEARLY HIGH
0.0849 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0804 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0837 MOP

2012 AOA to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AOA to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.0849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.0804.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0842 to the December average rate of 0.0833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0849 was down 2.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 424 MOP
2011 Average 429 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 402 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.47 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0843
0.0825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0841, compared to 0.0834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0037 MOP (High: 0.0841 / Low: 0.0804). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MOP (High: 0.0842 / Low: 0.0839).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0841) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0862), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-2.40%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0841
2011 Avg (March) 0.0862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0844 0.0839 0.0842
February 0.0843 0.0839 0.0841
March 0.0849 0.0839 0.0841
April 0.0842 0.0839 0.0840
May 0.0842 0.0839 0.0840
June 0.0842 0.0837 0.0839
July 0.0841 0.0804 0.0827
August 0.0842 0.0833 0.0837
September 0.0839 0.0832 0.0836
October 0.0838 0.0833 0.0836
November 0.0837 0.0832 0.0835
December 0.0836 0.0830 0.0833