YEARLY HIGH
148.2034 KRW
YEARLY LOW
133.3997 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
140.9928 KRW

2012 MOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 148.2034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 133.3997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8037 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 142.9040 to the December average rate of 134.7603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 148.2034 was down 0.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 149.1137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 741,017 KRW
2011 Average 690,531 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 666,998 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,018.75 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

146.8139
133.6645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KRW 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 142.8140, compared to 139.1717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.6422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 142.8140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.1717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.9058 KRW (High: 148.2034 / Low: 141.2976). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1571 KRW (High: 136.8067 / Low: 135.6496).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.9058
November Spread (Stable) ±1.1571

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.7503 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7503

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 144.7744) against the same month in 2011 (average: 135.4056), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3688 (+6.92%).

2012 Avg (May) 144.7744
2011 Avg (May) 135.4056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 145.0896 140.3399 142.9040
February 141.7542 139.7579 140.6041
March 142.2749 139.6375 140.8640
April 143.0134 140.5232 142.0192
May 148.2034 141.2976 144.7744
June 147.7518 143.0879 145.7181
July 144.6649 141.5160 142.9677
August 142.5214 140.4945 141.7568
September 142.6584 139.0396 140.7540
October 139.7602 136.3688 138.5193
November 136.8067 135.6496 136.2723
December 135.8266 133.3997 134.7603