YEARLY HIGH
6.0725 MOP
YEARLY LOW
5.2836 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7025 MOP

2011 BAM to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BAM to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 6.0725. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 5.2836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7889 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4708 to the December average rate of 5.3941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.0725 was up 2.21% compared to the 2010 peak of 5.9413, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,362 MOP
2010 Average 27,133 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 26,418 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,944.56 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

5.9623
5.3425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 5.7447, compared to 5.6603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7447
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.3696 MOP (High: 5.7968 / Low: 5.4272). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1316 MOP (High: 5.9432 / Low: 5.8116).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3696
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.2283 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 5.8663) against the same month in 2010 (average: 5.1603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7060 (+13.68%).

2011 Avg (May) 5.8663
2010 Avg (May) 5.1603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6144 5.2880 5.4708
February 5.6575 5.5152 5.5890
March 5.8212 5.6582 5.7376
April 6.0684 5.8056 5.9106
May 6.0725 5.7365 5.8663
June 6.0008 5.7995 5.8940
July 5.9373 5.7339 5.8551
August 5.9432 5.8116 5.8804
September 5.8769 5.5265 5.6521
October 5.7968 5.4272 5.6228
November 5.6504 5.4228 5.5574
December 5.5293 5.2836 5.3941