YEARLY HIGH
1.0662 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8222 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9053 ZAR

2011 MOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 1.0662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.8222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2440 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8647 to the December average rate of 1.0214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.0662 was up 7.69% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.9900, 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 5,331 ZAR
2010 Average 4,571 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,111 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,219.81 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.0396
0.8213
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 0.8610, compared to 0.9495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1666 ZAR (High: 1.0404 / Low: 0.8738). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0198 ZAR (High: 0.8586 / Low: 0.8388).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1666
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0340 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 1.0161) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.8720), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1442 (+16.53%).

2011 Avg (November) 1.0161
2010 Avg (November) 0.8720

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8957 0.8255 0.8647
February 0.9114 0.8684 0.8961
March 0.8829 0.8462 0.8621
April 0.8569 0.8222 0.8395
May 0.8790 0.8222 0.8565
June 0.8586 0.8388 0.8471
July 0.8707 0.8304 0.8453
August 0.9039 0.8342 0.8831
September 1.0404 0.8738 0.9402
October 1.0340 0.9635 0.9911
November 1.0662 0.9806 1.0161
December 1.0468 0.9997 1.0214