YEARLY HIGH
5.4818 MOP
YEARLY LOW
4.9302 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2481 MOP

2012 BAM to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 5.4818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 4.9302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5516 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2702 to the December average rate of 5.3469, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.4818 was down 9.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.0725, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,409 MOP
2011 Average 28,514 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 24,651 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,758.09 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.4342
4.9812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 5.2970, compared to 5.1992 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0978 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2970
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1992

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3412 MOP (High: 5.3985 / Low: 5.0573). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0830 MOP (High: 5.3401 / Low: 5.2571).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3412
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0830

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1461 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 5.3964) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.5890), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1926 (-3.45%).

2012 Avg (February) 5.3964
2011 Avg (February) 5.5890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3779 5.1759 5.2702
February 5.4818 5.3262 5.3964
March 5.4460 5.3271 5.3940
April 5.4460 5.3362 5.3753
May 5.3985 5.0573 5.2292
June 5.1816 5.0492 5.1169
July 5.1451 4.9302 5.0189
August 5.1327 4.9947 5.0575
September 5.3500 5.1274 5.2472
October 5.3401 5.2571 5.2928
November 5.2916 5.1846 5.2322
December 5.4034 5.2702 5.3469