YEARLY HIGH
1.3823 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.3266 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3491 MOP

2011 EGP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the EGP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.3823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.3266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0558 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3784 to the December average rate of 1.3307, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.3823 was down 6.31% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.4755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,912 MOP
2010 Average 7,106 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 6,633 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278.90 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3831
1.3260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 1.3555, compared to 1.3427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was February, with a trading range of 0.0230 MOP (High: 1.3691 / Low: 1.3461). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 MOP (High: 1.3475 / Low: 1.3421).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.3784) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.4683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0899 (-6.12%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.3784
2010 Avg (January) 1.4683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3823 1.3689 1.3784
February 1.3691 1.3461 1.3638
March 1.3597 1.3438 1.3533
April 1.3509 1.3401 1.3445
May 1.3513 1.3384 1.3456
June 1.3529 1.3425 1.3476
July 1.3509 1.3431 1.3469
August 1.3572 1.3384 1.3479
September 1.3495 1.3391 1.3460
October 1.3475 1.3421 1.3442
November 1.3437 1.3327 1.3403
December 1.3350 1.3266 1.3307