YEARLY HIGH
0.0838 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0805 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0817 XDR

2012 MOP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.0838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 0.0805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0815 to the December average rate of 0.0814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0838 was up 2.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0819, 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 419 XDR
2011 Average 395 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 403 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.36 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0833
0.0806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XDR 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 0.0815, compared to 0.0820 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0815
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0820

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0021 XDR (High: 0.0828 / Low: 0.0807). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 XDR (High: 0.0813 / Low: 0.0805).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0830) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+6.30%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0830
2011 Avg (July) 0.0781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0819 0.0807 0.0815
February 0.0813 0.0805 0.0808
March 0.0817 0.0808 0.0812
April 0.0814 0.0807 0.0811
May 0.0828 0.0807 0.0817
June 0.0829 0.0819 0.0826
July 0.0838 0.0823 0.0830
August 0.0835 0.0822 0.0828
September 0.0825 0.0808 0.0815
October 0.0817 0.0809 0.0813
November 0.0822 0.0814 0.0819
December 0.0818 0.0810 0.0814