YEARLY HIGH
1.1001 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0047 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0537 MOP

2011 SBD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SBD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 5, valuing the pair at 1.1001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0955 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0273 to the December average rate of 1.0493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1001 was up 3.55% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,501 MOP
2010 Average 5,124 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 5,023 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 477.28 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0911
1.0215
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.0438, compared to 1.0637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0408 MOP (High: 1.0454 / Low: 1.0047). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 MOP (High: 1.0524 / Low: 1.0413).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0408
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0221 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0221

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2011: 1.0853) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0441 (+4.24%).

2011 Avg (July) 1.0853
2010 Avg (July) 1.0412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0454 1.0047 1.0273
February 1.0458 1.0255 1.0349
March 1.0568 1.0410 1.0485
April 1.0634 1.0370 1.0475
May 1.0634 1.0243 1.0407
June 1.0767 1.0514 1.0640
July 1.1001 1.0768 1.0853
August 1.0910 1.0744 1.0834
September 1.0819 1.0453 1.0613
October 1.0580 1.0330 1.0409
November 1.0730 1.0465 1.0616
December 1.0524 1.0413 1.0493