YEARLY HIGH
0.9900 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8275 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9144 ZAR

2010 MOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the MOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 0.9900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.8275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1625 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9330 to the December average rate of 0.8514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,950 ZAR
Yearly Average 4,572 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,137 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 812.68 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.9702
0.8406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to ZAR 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 0.9403, compared to 0.8885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0715 ZAR (High: 0.9900 / Low: 0.9185). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 ZAR (High: 0.9232 / Low: 0.8993).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0715
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0334 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for May 2010 is 0.9516.

2010 Avg (May) 0.9516
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9515 0.9117 0.9330
February 0.9795 0.9325 0.9594
March 0.9574 0.9079 0.9260
April 0.9350 0.9057 0.9181
May 0.9900 0.9185 0.9516
June 0.9703 0.9335 0.9539
July 0.9657 0.9133 0.9412
August 0.9232 0.8993 0.9117
September 0.9144 0.8694 0.8906
October 0.8815 0.8487 0.8641
November 0.8932 0.8491 0.8720
December 0.8762 0.8275 0.8514