YEARLY HIGH
245.0693 MMK
YEARLY LOW
164.9731 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
201.2844 MMK

2021 MOP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 245.0693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 164.9731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.0962 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 166.5481 to the December average rate of 221.6103, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 245.0693 was up 32.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 185.1917, 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 1,225,346 MMK
2020 Average 861,167 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 824,865 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 400,480.99 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

242.5843
159.6357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MMK 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 183.9616, compared to 218.6072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 34.6456 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 183.9616
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.6072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 28.0061 MMK (High: 233.4745 / Low: 205.4685). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2097 MMK (High: 205.9922 / Low: 205.7825).

September Spread (Volatile) ±28.0061
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2097

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 12.8200 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 235.6719) against the same month in 2020 (average: 161.8715), the exchange rate shifted by +73.8004 (+45.59%).

2021 Avg (October) 235.6719
2020 Avg (October) 161.8715

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 167.3894 164.9731 166.5481
February 176.5806 166.2368 175.4462
March 176.4772 176.0799 176.2870
April 194.8737 175.8551 179.8571
May 205.9281 194.6343 199.7317
June 205.9922 205.7825 205.8995
July 205.8873 205.3433 205.6720
August 205.5738 205.0608 205.2985
September 233.4745 205.4685 220.5389
October 245.0693 224.0760 235.6719
November 228.0588 220.5519 222.8519
December 222.9150 221.2780 221.6103