YEARLY HIGH
556.5566 SLL
YEARLY LOW
524.8886 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
544.7427 SLL

2012 MOP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 556.5566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 524.8886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.6680 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 548.0942 to the December average rate of 543.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 556.5566 was down 1.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 562.6142, 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 2,782,783 SLL
2011 Average 2,701,991 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,624,443 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,339.75 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

548.6687
541.7745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SLL 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 545.6681, compared to 543.8174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 545.6681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 543.8174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 22.9444 SLL (High: 547.8331 / Low: 524.8886). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1524 SLL (High: 544.2797 / Low: 541.1272).

July Spread (Volatile) ±22.9444
November Spread (Stable) ±3.1524

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.8033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 546.2313) against the same month in 2011 (average: 531.0887), the exchange rate shifted by +15.1426 (+2.85%).

2012 Avg (March) 546.2313
2011 Avg (March) 531.0887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 556.1925 540.5725 548.0942
February 549.7883 541.3753 545.2909
March 556.5566 541.7758 546.2313
April 553.2295 541.9350 545.7024
May 547.4436 540.0710 543.4165
June 549.5057 542.4976 545.2731
July 547.8331 524.8886 543.9264
August 547.5955 540.8342 544.6000
September 548.2385 542.8626 544.9394
October 547.6200 541.3643 544.0817
November 544.2797 541.1272 542.3490
December 545.7543 540.4923 543.0078