YEARLY HIGH
1.0637 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.8939 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9754 MOP

2012 LSL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.0637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.8939.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1698 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9980 to the December average rate of 0.9254, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0637 was down 12.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,319 MOP
2011 Average 5,566 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 4,470 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 849.14 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0666
0.8930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 1.0083, compared to 0.9424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0949 MOP (High: 1.0341 / Low: 0.9391). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 MOP (High: 1.0637 / Low: 1.0366).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0949
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0415 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.0521) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1589), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1068 (-9.21%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.0521
2011 Avg (March) 1.1589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0285 0.9780 0.9980
February 1.0611 1.0247 1.0433
March 1.0637 1.0366 1.0521
April 1.0471 1.0002 1.0220
May 1.0341 0.9391 0.9813
June 0.9768 0.9301 0.9531
July 0.9853 0.9381 0.9685
August 0.9864 0.9426 0.9660
September 0.9760 0.9486 0.9644
October 0.9592 0.9033 0.9228
November 0.9225 0.8939 0.9075
December 0.9445 0.9019 0.9254