YEARLY HIGH
0.0431 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0396 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0404 MOP

2021 LKR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LKR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0431. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0396.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0417 to the December average rate of 0.0397, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0431 was down 2.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0442, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 216 MOP
2020 Average 215 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 198 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.62 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

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LKR 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 0.0408, compared to 0.0400 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0400

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 MOP (High: 0.0431 / Low: 0.0404). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0402 / Low: 0.0401).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0027
August Spread (Stable) Âą0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0417) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0441), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-5.42%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0417
2020 Avg (January) 0.0441

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Month High Low Average
January 0.0431 0.0404 0.0417
February 0.0413 0.0405 0.0410
March 0.0411 0.0401 0.0405
April 0.0416 0.0397 0.0405
May 0.0407 0.0401 0.0405
June 0.0405 0.0401 0.0403
July 0.0403 0.0401 0.0402
August 0.0402 0.0401 0.0402
September 0.0402 0.0397 0.0401
October 0.0402 0.0396 0.0399
November 0.0399 0.0396 0.0397
December 0.0398 0.0396 0.0397