YEARLY HIGH
0.6873 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6363 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6607 MOP

2012 MDL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.6873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 5, dropping to 0.6363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0510 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6783 to the December average rate of 0.6555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6873 was down 3.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,436 MOP
2011 Average 3,425 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,182 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254.96 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6840
0.6359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.6740, compared to 0.6473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0225 MOP (High: 0.6848 / Low: 0.6623). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 MOP (High: 0.6469 / Low: 0.6409).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.6783) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0201 (+3.06%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.6783
2011 Avg (January) 0.6582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6873 0.6712 0.6783
February 0.6809 0.6663 0.6753
March 0.6795 0.6723 0.6756
April 0.6848 0.6762 0.6800
May 0.6848 0.6623 0.6741
June 0.6645 0.6494 0.6604
July 0.6558 0.6364 0.6453
August 0.6454 0.6363 0.6399
September 0.6469 0.6409 0.6440
October 0.6594 0.6444 0.6523
November 0.6493 0.6432 0.6470
December 0.6635 0.6463 0.6555