YEARLY HIGH
0.2171 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.1985 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2066 BAM

2021 MOP to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.2171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.1985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2011 to the December average rate of 0.2154, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2171 was down 5.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2291, 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 1,086 BAM
2020 Average 1,074 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 993 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.03 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2168
0.1997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BAM 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 0.2031, compared to 0.2101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0069 BAM (High: 0.2171 / Low: 0.2103). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 BAM (High: 0.2163 / Low: 0.2148).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.2137) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+3.24%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.2137
2020 Avg (November) 0.2070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2030 0.1985 0.2011
February 0.2044 0.2013 0.2026
March 0.2082 0.2029 0.2056
April 0.2080 0.2018 0.2047
May 0.2035 0.1997 0.2014
June 0.2056 0.2002 0.2030
July 0.2078 0.2049 0.2066
August 0.2087 0.2052 0.2073
September 0.2107 0.2057 0.2072
October 0.2114 0.2094 0.2103
November 0.2171 0.2103 0.2137
December 0.2163 0.2148 0.2154