YEARLY HIGH
1.0464 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.9308 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9914 MOP

2011 MAD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MAD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 1.0464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.9308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1156 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9587 to the December average rate of 0.9465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0464 was up 1.45% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.0315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,232 MOP
2010 Average 4,760 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 4,654 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 577.91 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0289
0.9390
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.9976, compared to 0.9852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.0551 MOP (High: 1.0046 / Low: 0.9495). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 MOP (High: 1.0263 / Low: 1.0065).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0551
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 1.0153) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.9137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1016 (+11.12%).

2011 Avg (May) 1.0153
2010 Avg (May) 0.9137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9802 0.9308 0.9587
February 0.9857 0.9641 0.9749
March 1.0078 0.9820 0.9966
April 1.0442 1.0034 1.0214
May 1.0464 0.9952 1.0153
June 1.0338 1.0016 1.0185
July 1.0256 0.9940 1.0134
August 1.0263 1.0065 1.0171
September 1.0118 0.9640 0.9836
October 1.0046 0.9495 0.9805
November 0.9846 0.9518 0.9702
December 0.9642 0.9310 0.9465