2021 MOP to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4626 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.4538 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4588 AED

2021 MOP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.4626. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.4538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4598 to the December average rate of 0.4572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4626 was down 0.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4650, 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 2,313 AED

2020 Average 2,299 AED

Yearly Trough Low 2,269 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.81 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4602

0.4569

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AED 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 0.4595, compared to 0.4582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4595

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0056 AED (High: 0.4626 / Low: 0.4570). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 AED (High: 0.4598 / Low: 0.4592).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.4593) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4602), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.19%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.4593

2020 Avg (May) 0.4602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4605	0.4577	0.4598
February	0.4603	0.4592	0.4599
March	0.4607	0.4586	0.4593
April	0.4609	0.4579	0.4590
May	0.4626	0.4570	0.4593
June	0.4598	0.4592	0.4594
July	0.4605	0.4582	0.4591
August	0.4588	0.4569	0.4581
September	0.4590	0.4578	0.4583
October	0.4590	0.4580	0.4584
November	0.4583	0.4569	0.4577
December	0.4591	0.4538	0.4572