YEARLY HIGH
67.9469 XAF
YEARLY LOW
61.1455 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.8850 XAF

2012 MOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 67.9469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 61.1455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.8014 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.5768 to the December average rate of 62.6842, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 67.9469 was up 7.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 63.3848, 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 339,734 XAF
2011 Average 296,373 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 305,728 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,006.84 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

67.2244
61.6128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XAF 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 63.2798, compared to 64.4902 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.2798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.4902

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.1793 XAF (High: 66.2430 / Low: 62.0637). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9605 XAF (High: 63.7484 / Low: 62.7879).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.1793
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.3955 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 66.7568) against the same month in 2011 (average: 57.2637), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4931 (+16.58%).

2012 Avg (July) 66.7568
2011 Avg (July) 57.2637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.7151 62.2963 63.5768
February 62.9011 61.1455 62.0805
March 62.8920 61.5223 62.1149
April 62.7679 61.5223 62.3307
May 66.2430 62.0637 64.0838
June 66.2989 64.6026 65.4925
July 67.9469 65.1631 66.7568
August 67.0892 65.2647 66.2588
September 65.3417 62.6183 63.8633
October 63.7484 62.7879 63.3244
November 64.6364 63.2953 64.0535
December 63.5874 62.0362 62.6842