YEARLY HIGH
497.3893 MGA
YEARLY LOW
464.6297 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
481.2469 MGA

2021 MOP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 497.3893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 8, dropping to 464.6297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.7597 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 476.6300 to the December average rate of 493.8053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 497.3893 was down 0.07% compared to the 2020 peak of 497.7488, 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 2,486,947 MGA
2020 Average 2,384,723 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 2,323,148 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,798.30 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

498.3612
467.6689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MGA 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 472.7083, compared to 489.7854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.0771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 472.7083
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 489.7854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 21.8561 MGA (High: 492.4426 / Low: 470.5865). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5094 MGA (High: 497.3893 / Low: 493.8799).

January Spread (Volatile) ±21.8561
November Spread (Stable) ±3.5094

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.5410 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 495.8035) against the same month in 2020 (average: 491.0883), the exchange rate shifted by +4.7152 (+0.96%).

2021 Avg (November) 495.8035
2020 Avg (November) 491.0883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 492.4426 470.5865 476.6300
February 474.7129 464.6297 471.0891
March 475.1628 467.1765 471.9073
April 475.7947 470.4023 473.5856
May 474.7978 468.6035 470.2266
June 482.9185 469.3469 472.8111
July 490.6713 470.4549 479.7999
August 489.2494 473.1633 485.2649
September 495.3838 486.4463 490.2514
October 496.5095 487.8441 493.7874
November 497.3893 493.8799 495.8035
December 496.6171 486.0800 493.8053