YEARLY HIGH
0.9954 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.9090 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9493 SBD

2011 MOP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MOP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.9954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 0.9090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0864 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9736 to the December average rate of 0.9530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.9954 was down 2.67% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0227, 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 4,977 SBD
2010 Average 4,881 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,545 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 431.84 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.9788
0.9162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SBD 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 0.9582, compared to 0.9404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.0388 SBD (High: 0.9954 / Low: 0.9566). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 SBD (High: 0.9603 / Low: 0.9502).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0388
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.9736) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9837), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-1.03%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.9736
2010 Avg (January) 0.9837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9954 0.9566 0.9736
February 0.9751 0.9562 0.9663
March 0.9606 0.9463 0.9537
April 0.9643 0.9404 0.9547
May 0.9763 0.9404 0.9610
June 0.9511 0.9288 0.9399
July 0.9286 0.9090 0.9214
August 0.9307 0.9166 0.9230
September 0.9567 0.9243 0.9424
October 0.9680 0.9452 0.9607
November 0.9555 0.9319 0.9420
December 0.9603 0.9502 0.9530