YEARLY HIGH
0.9899 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.8242 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9147 SZL

2010 MOP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the MOP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.9899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.8242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1657 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9320 to the December average rate of 0.8541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,949 SZL
Yearly Average 4,573 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 4,121 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 828.50 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.9671
0.8438
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SZL 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 0.9400, compared to 0.8894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0715 SZL (High: 0.9899 / Low: 0.9184). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 SZL (High: 0.9196 / Low: 0.9019).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0715
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0318 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.9519.

2010 Avg (May) 0.9519
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9519 0.9098 0.9320
February 0.9737 0.9334 0.9568
March 0.9603 0.9131 0.9276
April 0.9342 0.9045 0.9174
May 0.9899 0.9184 0.9519
June 0.9703 0.9374 0.9540
July 0.9638 0.9155 0.9437
August 0.9196 0.9019 0.9119
September 0.9195 0.8729 0.8935
October 0.8734 0.8490 0.8630
November 0.8904 0.8490 0.8699
December 0.8817 0.8242 0.8541