YEARLY HIGH
1.2162 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.9379 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1108 MOP

2011 ZAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 1.2162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.9379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2783 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1571 to the December average rate of 0.9792, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2162 was up 0.64% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 60,812 MOP
2010 Average 54,791 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 46,897 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,915.02 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.2125
0.9580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 1.1622, compared to 1.0594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1833 MOP (High: 1.1445 / Low: 0.9612). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 MOP (High: 1.1922 / Low: 1.1646).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1833
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0659 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 1.1913) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0893), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1020 (+9.37%).

2011 Avg (April) 1.1913
2010 Avg (April) 1.0893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2114 1.1165 1.1571
February 1.1516 1.0972 1.1162
March 1.1818 1.1326 1.1600
April 1.2162 1.1670 1.1913
May 1.2162 1.1377 1.1679
June 1.1922 1.1646 1.1806
July 1.2043 1.1486 1.1833
August 1.1987 1.1063 1.1329
September 1.1445 0.9612 1.0670
October 1.0379 0.9672 1.0092
November 1.0198 0.9379 0.9848
December 1.0003 0.9553 0.9792