YEARLY HIGH
6.3849 PHP
YEARLY LOW
5.9596 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1538 PHP

2021 MOP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 6.3849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 5.9596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4253 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0175 to the December average rate of 6.2627, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.3849 was down 1.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.4758, 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 31,924 PHP
2020 Average 31,049 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 29,798 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,126.59 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.3628
5.9533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PHP 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 6.0334, compared to 6.2741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was August, with a trading range of 0.2373 PHP (High: 6.3267 / Low: 6.0894). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 PHP (High: 6.0794 / Low: 6.0318).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2373
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0664 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 6.2627) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.0215), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2412 (+4.01%).

2021 Avg (December) 6.2627
2020 Avg (December) 6.0215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0549 5.9665 6.0175
February 6.1338 6.0015 6.0470
March 6.0893 6.0395 6.0695
April 6.0794 6.0318 6.0539
May 6.0336 5.9642 5.9874
June 6.1043 5.9596 6.0254
July 6.3759 6.1391 6.2540
August 6.3267 6.0894 6.2609
September 6.3794 6.2052 6.2642
October 6.3509 6.2815 6.3286
November 6.3204 6.2050 6.2741
December 6.3849 6.1635 6.2627