YEARLY HIGH
10.2208 MOP
YEARLY LOW
10.1061 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1705 MOP

2012 AZN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 10.2208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 10.1061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1146 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1716 to the December average rate of 10.1693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.2208 was down 0.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 10.2701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,104 MOP
2011 Average 50,807 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 50,531 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 573.12 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.1798
10.1609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 10.1722, compared to 10.1688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.1688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.1108 MOP (High: 10.2208 / Low: 10.1100). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0107 MOP (High: 10.1705 / Low: 10.1598).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1108
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 10.1681) against the same month in 2011 (average: 10.2178), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0497 (-0.49%).

2012 Avg (August) 10.1681
2011 Avg (August) 10.2178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1782 10.1619 10.1716
February 10.1705 10.1598 10.1625
March 10.1802 10.1651 10.1719
April 10.1782 10.1660 10.1731
May 10.1866 10.1676 10.1782
June 10.2148 10.1699 10.1761
July 10.2205 10.1257 10.1735
August 10.2208 10.1100 10.1681
September 10.2045 10.1061 10.1632
October 10.1938 10.1371 10.1695
November 10.1997 10.1281 10.1695
December 10.2077 10.1289 10.1693