YEARLY HIGH
2.2153 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.1935 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2029 MOP

2011 QAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the QAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 2.2153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 2.1935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2014 to the December average rate of 2.2002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.2153 was up 0.47% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.2050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,076 MOP
2010 Average 10,999 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 10,967 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.96 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.2069
2.1993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.2017, compared to 2.2041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.0218 MOP (High: 2.2153 / Low: 2.1935). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 MOP (High: 2.2036 / Low: 2.2015).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2011: 2.2063) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.2001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+0.28%).

2011 Avg (August) 2.2063
2010 Avg (August) 2.2001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2038 2.1996 2.2014
February 2.2036 2.2015 2.2027
March 2.2044 2.2016 2.2032
April 2.2033 2.1979 2.2000
May 2.2027 2.1974 2.2000
June 2.2069 2.2007 2.2030
July 2.2072 2.2020 2.2044
August 2.2153 2.1935 2.2063
September 2.2078 2.2033 2.2059
October 2.2061 2.2025 2.2043
November 2.2063 2.1997 2.2036
December 2.2025 2.1974 2.2002