YEARLY HIGH
0.1532 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1123 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1275 MOP

2012 SYP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1532. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.1123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0409 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1474 to the December average rate of 0.1124, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1532 was down 11.12% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 766 MOP
2011 Average 835 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 562 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 204.47 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1509
0.1089
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.1372, compared to 0.1178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0142 MOP (High: 0.1532 / Low: 0.1390). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.1125 / Low: 0.1123).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1474) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1713), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0239 (-13.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1474
2011 Avg (January) 0.1713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1532 0.1390 0.1474
February 0.1393 0.1390 0.1392
March 0.1395 0.1391 0.1392
April 0.1394 0.1391 0.1393
May 0.1393 0.1251 0.1330
June 0.1259 0.1247 0.1253
July 0.1247 0.1223 0.1240
August 0.1224 0.1198 0.1217
September 0.1200 0.1175 0.1189
October 0.1172 0.1152 0.1165
November 0.1151 0.1124 0.1135
December 0.1125 0.1123 0.1124