YEARLY HIGH
1.0351 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0232 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0299 MOP

2012 HKD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HKD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 22, valuing the pair at 1.0351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 1.0232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0119 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0300 to the December average rate of 1.0298, 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 1.0351 was up 0.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,877 MOP
2011 Average 25,753 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 25,579 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.16 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0305
1.0291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 1.0300, compared to 1.0298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0108 MOP (High: 1.0351 / Low: 1.0243). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 1.0301 / Low: 1.0299).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.0304) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.02%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.0304
2011 Avg (July) 1.0302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0300 1.0299 1.0300
February 1.0305 1.0299 1.0300
March 1.0305 1.0299 1.0300
April 1.0300 1.0298 1.0300
May 1.0300 1.0299 1.0300
June 1.0301 1.0299 1.0300
July 1.0351 1.0252 1.0304
August 1.0351 1.0243 1.0297
September 1.0334 1.0232 1.0292
October 1.0325 1.0264 1.0300
November 1.0330 1.0257 1.0298
December 1.0337 1.0258 1.0298