YEARLY HIGH
12.9933 MOP
YEARLY LOW
12.2060 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6602 MOP

2011 XDR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the XDR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 12.9933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 12.2060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7873 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3960 to the December average rate of 12.3857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 12.9933 was up 2.28% compared to the 2010 peak of 12.7042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,967 MOP
2010 Average 61,054 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 61,030 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,936.64 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

12.9411
12.3352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 12.6681, compared to 12.6524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was October, with a trading range of 0.3500 MOP (High: 12.7605 / Low: 12.4105). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1616 MOP (High: 12.9663 / Low: 12.8047).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3500
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1616

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2340 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 12.8076) against the same month in 2010 (average: 11.8476), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9600 (+8.10%).

2011 Avg (May) 12.8076
2010 Avg (May) 11.8476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5404 12.2060 12.3960
February 12.6120 12.4426 12.5332
March 12.7781 12.5686 12.6716
April 12.9664 12.6710 12.7810
May 12.9933 12.6840 12.8076
June 12.9315 12.7342 12.8190
July 12.9148 12.6548 12.7999
August 12.9663 12.8047 12.8906
September 12.8512 12.5176 12.6567
October 12.7605 12.4105 12.6150
November 12.6594 12.4477 12.5665
December 12.4928 12.2596 12.3857