YEARLY HIGH
0.5952 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4936 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5422 MOP

2021 ZAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the ZAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 0.5952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.4936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1015 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5286 to the December average rate of 0.5060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5952 was up 3.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,758 MOP
2020 Average 24,404 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 24,681 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,076.27 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5813
0.4992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR to MOP 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 0.5502, compared to 0.5341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0438 MOP (High: 0.5374 / Low: 0.4936). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 MOP (High: 0.5646 / Low: 0.5457).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.5744) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1081 (+23.19%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.5744
2020 Avg (June) 0.4663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5476 0.5149 0.5286
February 0.5529 0.5284 0.5408
March 0.5462 0.5153 0.5337
April 0.5646 0.5457 0.5547
May 0.5825 0.5516 0.5691
June 0.5952 0.5573 0.5744
July 0.5633 0.5387 0.5516
August 0.5595 0.5230 0.5421
September 0.5664 0.5285 0.5500
October 0.5558 0.5255 0.5386
November 0.5374 0.4936 0.5161
December 0.5174 0.4972 0.5060