YEARLY HIGH
1.2085 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0101 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0954 MOP

2010 ZAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the ZAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.2085. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 1.0101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1984 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0720 to the December average rate of 1.1748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,424 MOP
Yearly Average 54,772 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 50,504 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,919.94 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

1.1880
1.0292
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 1.0639, compared to 1.1270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0639
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0786 MOP (High: 1.0887 / Low: 1.0101). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 MOP (High: 1.1120 / Low: 1.0832).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0786
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0380 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 1.1748.

2010 Avg (December) 1.1748
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0968 1.0510 1.0720
February 1.0724 1.0209 1.0425
March 1.1014 1.0445 1.0801
April 1.1041 1.0695 1.0893
May 1.0887 1.0101 1.0513
June 1.0713 1.0306 1.0485
July 1.0949 1.0355 1.0627
August 1.1120 1.0832 1.0969
September 1.1502 1.0936 1.1230
October 1.1783 1.1344 1.1573
November 1.1777 1.1196 1.1471
December 1.2085 1.1413 1.1748