YEARLY HIGH
0.9522 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.8673 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8926 SBD

2012 MOP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.9522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.8673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0849 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9179 to the December average rate of 0.8892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9522 was down 4.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9954, 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 4,761 SBD
2011 Average 4,746 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,336 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 424.69 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9220
0.8733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SBD 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 0.8949, compared to 0.8904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8949
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0655 SBD (High: 0.9522 / Low: 0.8867). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 SBD (High: 0.8896 / Low: 0.8803).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0655
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0352 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.9179) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9736), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0556 (-5.71%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.9179
2011 Avg (January) 0.9736

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9522 0.8867 0.9179
February 0.8914 0.8758 0.8827
March 0.8984 0.8883 0.8933
April 0.8966 0.8860 0.8918
May 0.9208 0.8896 0.9061
June 0.9004 0.8673 0.8773
July 0.9224 0.8756 0.8979
August 0.8896 0.8803 0.8847
September 0.8959 0.8834 0.8882
October 0.9041 0.8853 0.8924
November 0.9002 0.8845 0.8901
December 0.8970 0.8862 0.8892