YEARLY HIGH
28.1562 ETB
YEARLY LOW
4.9123 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5306 ETB

2021 MOP to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 28.1562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 4.9123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.2439 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9336 to the December average rate of 6.7647, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 28.1562 was up 471.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.9288, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140,781 ETB
2020 Average 21,879 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 24,561 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,219.50 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.9478
4.7505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to ETB 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 5.1602, compared to 5.9011 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9011

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 22.1943 ETB (High: 28.1562 / Low: 5.9619). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0419 ETB (High: 4.9542 / Low: 4.9123).

December Spread (Volatile) ±22.1943
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 6.7647) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.8471), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9177 (+39.56%).

2021 Avg (December) 6.7647
2020 Avg (December) 4.8471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9542 4.9123 4.9336
February 5.0510 4.9326 4.9879
March 5.1612 5.0148 5.0633
April 5.2588 5.1196 5.2039
May 5.4453 5.2350 5.3318
June 5.4851 5.3958 5.4407
July 5.5428 5.4708 5.5075
August 5.6999 5.5115 5.6287
September 5.7986 5.6810 5.7478
October 5.9073 5.7625 5.8374
November 5.9991 5.8818 5.9205
December 28.1562 5.9619 6.7647