YEARLY HIGH
0.0493 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0239 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0350 MOP

2012 MWK to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MWK to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0239.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0254 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0487 to the December average rate of 0.0244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0493 was down 8.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0539, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 246 MOP
2011 Average 257 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 119 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.02 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0511
0.0219
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to MOP 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 0.0431, compared to 0.0269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0179 MOP (High: 0.0483 / Low: 0.0304). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0287).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0483) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0528), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0046 (-8.67%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0483
2011 Avg (February) 0.0528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0493 0.0482 0.0487
February 0.0493 0.0478 0.0483
March 0.0485 0.0478 0.0481
April 0.0486 0.0473 0.0481
May 0.0483 0.0304 0.0353
June 0.0306 0.0294 0.0301
July 0.0297 0.0289 0.0293
August 0.0291 0.0287 0.0290
September 0.0288 0.0264 0.0276
October 0.0265 0.0252 0.0259
November 0.0258 0.0244 0.0250
December 0.0246 0.0239 0.0244