YEARLY HIGH
189.3380 LBP
YEARLY LOW
187.6895 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
188.4147 LBP

2012 MOP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 189.3380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 187.6895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6485 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.3991 to the December average rate of 188.6708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 189.3380 was up 0.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 189.3253, 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 946,690 LBP
2011 Average 939,425 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 938,448 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,242.41 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

188.7093
188.2480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LBP 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 188.3805, compared to 188.4490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.3805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.4490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 1.5844 LBP (High: 189.3380 / Low: 187.7536). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1918 LBP (High: 188.5159 / Low: 188.3240).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5844
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1918

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.1926 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1926

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 188.6708) against the same month in 2011 (average: 188.0666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6042 (+0.32%).

2012 Avg (December) 188.6708
2011 Avg (December) 188.0666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 188.5725 188.2628 188.3991
February 188.6205 188.3728 188.4968
March 188.4691 188.2481 188.3502
April 188.5014 188.2429 188.3701
May 188.4567 188.1378 188.2864
June 188.5159 188.3240 188.3802
July 188.6615 187.6895 188.2953
August 188.8129 188.1822 188.4149
September 188.7905 188.3284 188.4906
October 188.6296 187.8657 188.2980
November 188.7687 188.2192 188.5243
December 189.3380 187.7536 188.6708