YEARLY HIGH
0.0164 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0147 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0157 MOP

2012 XAF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0157 to the December average rate of 0.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0164 was down 9.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 82 MOP
2011 Average 84 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 74 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.19 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0162
0.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0158, compared to 0.0155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0010 MOP (High: 0.0161 / Low: 0.0151). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MOP (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0157).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0161) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.86%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0161
2011 Avg (February) 0.0162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0161 0.0155 0.0157
February 0.0164 0.0159 0.0161
March 0.0163 0.0159 0.0161
April 0.0163 0.0159 0.0160
May 0.0161 0.0151 0.0156
June 0.0155 0.0151 0.0153
July 0.0153 0.0147 0.0150
August 0.0153 0.0149 0.0151
September 0.0160 0.0153 0.0157
October 0.0159 0.0157 0.0158
November 0.0158 0.0155 0.0156
December 0.0161 0.0157 0.0160