YEARLY HIGH
63.3848 XAF
YEARLY LOW
55.1291 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.2834 XAF

2011 MOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 63.3848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 55.1291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2558 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.2139 to the December average rate of 62.1720, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 63.3848 was down 3.60% compared to the 2010 peak of 65.7512, 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 316,924 XAF
2010 Average 312,707 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 275,645 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,278.94 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

62.7472
56.3469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XAF 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 59.2536, compared to 59.3132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0597 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.2536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.3132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 5.3667 XAF (High: 60.5243 / Low: 55.1576). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8569 XAF (High: 61.9839 / Low: 61.1270).

April Spread (Volatile) ±5.3667
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8569

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.7379 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 62.1720) against the same month in 2010 (average: 62.5709), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3988 (-0.64%).

2011 Avg (December) 62.1720
2010 Avg (December) 62.5709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 63.3165 61.3818 62.2139
February 61.9839 61.1270 61.5421
March 61.2524 60.3275 60.7763
April 60.5243 55.1576 57.0384
May 58.4538 55.1291 57.0705
June 57.9269 55.8499 56.8803
July 58.5705 56.4644 57.2637
August 57.6266 56.3729 56.9801
September 60.3208 57.2751 59.2459
October 60.9524 58.8813 59.7760
November 61.7525 59.6006 60.4417
December 63.3848 60.8008 62.1720