YEARLY HIGH
6.0371 AFN
YEARLY LOW
5.3275 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5199 AFN

2011 MOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 6.0371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 5.3275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7096 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3694 to the December average rate of 5.7984, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 6.0371 was down 1.59% compared to the 2010 peak of 6.1349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,186 AFN
2010 Average 28,251 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 26,638 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,548.04 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

6.0884
5.2882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AFN 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 5.3689, compared to 5.6708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.6684 AFN (High: 6.0183 / Low: 5.3499). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 AFN (High: 5.3690 / Low: 5.3629).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6684
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 5.7984) against the same month in 2010 (average: 5.3707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4277 (+7.96%).

2011 Avg (December) 5.7984
2010 Avg (December) 5.3707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3736 5.3629 5.3694
February 5.3690 5.3629 5.3661
March 5.3800 5.3589 5.3662
April 5.3791 5.3661 5.3724
May 5.3804 5.3631 5.3725
June 5.4082 5.3546 5.3672
July 5.3691 5.3562 5.3619
August 5.3849 5.3275 5.3549
September 6.0183 5.3499 5.4861
October 6.0273 6.0183 6.0217
November 6.0342 5.6955 6.0018
December 6.0371 5.6887 5.7984