YEARLY HIGH
8.0636 MOP
YEARLY LOW
7.9842 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0188 MOP

2011 IMP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the IMP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 8.0636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 7.9842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0793 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0130 to the December average rate of 8.0105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 8.0636 was up 0.47% compared to the 2010 peak of 8.0262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,318 MOP
2010 Average 40,037 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 39,921 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.63 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

8.0331
8.0055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 8.0142, compared to 8.0235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0793 MOP (High: 8.0636 / Low: 7.9842). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 MOP (High: 8.0210 / Low: 8.0136).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0793
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 8.0308) against the same month in 2010 (average: 8.0082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0226 (+0.28%).

2011 Avg (August) 8.0308
2010 Avg (August) 8.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0219 8.0067 8.0130
February 8.0210 8.0136 8.0177
March 8.0240 8.0140 8.0198
April 8.0199 8.0005 8.0078
May 8.0178 7.9984 8.0079
June 8.0330 8.0104 8.0189
July 8.0344 8.0154 8.0240
August 8.0636 7.9842 8.0308
September 8.0363 8.0199 8.0296
October 8.0302 8.0171 8.0237
November 8.0349 8.0083 8.0221
December 8.0177 7.9999 8.0105