YEARLY HIGH
0.1780 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1570 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1664 AUD

2021 MOP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.1780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.1570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1622 to the December average rate of 0.1740, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1780 was down 18.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2180, 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 890 AUD
2020 Average 910 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 785 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.14 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1753
0.1599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AUD 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 0.1622, compared to 0.1705 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1705

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0089 AUD (High: 0.1748 / Low: 0.1659). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 AUD (High: 0.1623 / Low: 0.1593).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1740) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+4.74%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1740
2020 Avg (December) 0.1661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1645 0.1603 0.1622
February 0.1648 0.1570 0.1614
March 0.1646 0.1599 0.1623
April 0.1643 0.1603 0.1624
May 0.1623 0.1593 0.1611
June 0.1672 0.1613 0.1638
July 0.1706 0.1658 0.1683
August 0.1750 0.1686 0.1709
September 0.1737 0.1676 0.1705
October 0.1717 0.1658 0.1686
November 0.1748 0.1659 0.1709
December 0.1780 0.1713 0.1740