2021 GTQ to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0411 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.0240 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0346 MOP

2021 GTQ to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the GTQ to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 1.0240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0171 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0252 to the December average rate of 1.0394, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0411 was down 1.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,206 MOP

2020 Average 5,172 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 5,120 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.46 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0409

1.0238

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GTQ 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 1.0333, compared to 1.0359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0333

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0111 MOP (High: 1.0372 / Low: 1.0261). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 MOP (High: 1.0367 / Low: 1.0345).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.0394) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0164 (+1.60%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.0394

2020 Avg (December) 1.0231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0265	1.0240	1.0252
February	1.0372	1.0261	1.0313
March	1.0391	1.0338	1.0362
April	1.0389	1.0342	1.0371
May	1.0376	1.0345	1.0365
June	1.0346	1.0318	1.0337
July	1.0346	1.0319	1.0327
August	1.0367	1.0329	1.0352
September	1.0370	1.0341	1.0357
October	1.0367	1.0345	1.0355
November	1.0383	1.0357	1.0371
December	1.0411	1.0375	1.0394