YEARLY HIGH
19.4356 JMD
YEARLY LOW
17.7624 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.8137 JMD

2021 MOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 19.4356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 17.7624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6732 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.0470 to the December average rate of 19.2159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 19.4356 was up 3.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 18.8646, 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 97,178 JMD
2020 Average 88,859 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 88,812 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,365.89 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

19.5036
17.9145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to JMD 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 18.5801, compared to 19.0473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4673 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.0473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.0684 JMD (High: 19.2594 / Low: 18.1910). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1677 JMD (High: 19.4356 / Low: 19.2679).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0684
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1677

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.5550 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 19.3711) against the same month in 2020 (average: 18.4033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9679 (+5.26%).

2021 Avg (November) 19.3711
2020 Avg (November) 18.4033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3545 17.7624 18.0470
February 18.9680 18.3781 18.7549
March 18.9039 18.1508 18.4354
April 19.2594 18.1910 18.6894
May 19.2866 18.6200 18.8449
June 18.8193 18.5621 18.7091
July 19.3881 18.6430 19.1010
August 19.3678 18.8961 19.1953
September 18.9193 18.3777 18.6403
October 19.2803 18.2494 18.7604
November 19.4356 19.2679 19.3711
December 19.3830 19.1029 19.2159