YEARLY HIGH
8.2290 MOP
YEARLY LOW
7.6825 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.9935 MOP

2012 CAD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 8.2290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 7.6825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5465 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8861 to the December average rate of 8.0582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.2290 was down 3.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.5094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,145 MOP
2011 Average 40,563 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 38,413 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,732.40 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.1907
7.7371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 7.9480, compared to 8.0390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3655 MOP (High: 8.1176 / Low: 7.7521). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0790 MOP (High: 8.0456 / Low: 7.9666).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3655
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0790

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.1444 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1444

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 8.1529) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.0266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1263 (+1.57%).

2012 Avg (September) 8.1529
2011 Avg (September) 8.0266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9833 7.7943 7.8861
February 8.0855 7.9705 8.0072
March 8.1077 7.9932 8.0477
April 8.1431 7.9700 8.0529
May 8.1176 7.7521 7.9193
June 7.8461 7.6825 7.7749
July 7.9646 7.8192 7.8843
August 8.0940 7.9381 8.0437
September 8.2290 8.0505 8.1529
October 8.1816 7.9747 8.0905
November 8.0456 7.9666 8.0047
December 8.1048 7.9986 8.0582