YEARLY HIGH
16.8104 LKR
YEARLY LOW
14.2286 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9655 LKR

2012 MOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 16.8104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 14.2286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5818 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2397 to the December average rate of 16.0521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.8104 was up 17.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 14.2526, 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 84,052 LKR
2011 Average 68,910 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 71,143 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,908.98 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.8441
14.0029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LKR 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 15.5701, compared to 16.3610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.5701
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.3610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.1952 LKR (High: 15.4461 / Low: 14.2508). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0258 LKR (High: 14.2544 / Low: 14.2286).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1952
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3233 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 16.6073) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.6433), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9640 (+21.73%).

2012 Avg (July) 16.6073
2011 Avg (July) 13.6433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2544 14.2286 14.2397
February 15.4461 14.2508 14.7003
March 16.3584 15.1690 15.7216
April 16.5726 15.6567 16.0904
May 16.5101 15.8532 16.1591
June 16.7490 16.2671 16.5093
July 16.8104 16.2985 16.6073
August 16.6099 16.4174 16.5339
September 16.6813 16.1529 16.4869
October 16.3135 16.0402 16.1637
November 16.3845 16.2661 16.3222
December 16.3175 15.8716 16.0521