YEARLY HIGH
4.8841 MOP
YEARLY LOW
4.0695 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3281 MOP

2012 GHS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.8841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 4.0695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8146 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7311 to the December average rate of 4.2088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.8841 was down 16.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.8330, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,421 MOP
2011 Average 25,980 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 20,347 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,073.22 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.7948
4.0301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 4.4817, compared to 4.1745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4817
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3067 MOP (High: 4.8841 / Low: 4.5774). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0372 MOP (High: 4.2207 / Low: 4.1835).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3067
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0372

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 0.1786 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 4.7311) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.3310), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6000 (-11.25%).

2012 Avg (January) 4.7311
2011 Avg (January) 5.3310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8841 4.5774 4.7311
February 4.7501 4.6083 4.7195
March 4.7530 4.4862 4.5985
April 4.5088 4.3078 4.4255
May 4.3282 4.1992 4.2469
June 4.2456 4.1130 4.1686
July 4.1257 4.0695 4.0939
August 4.1402 4.0787 4.1053
September 4.2389 4.1288 4.1825
October 4.2532 4.1859 4.2293
November 4.2521 4.1839 4.2274
December 4.2207 4.1835 4.2088