2021 MOP to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 MOP to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the MOP to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 249.9967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 242.8744.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1223 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 243.6678 to the December average rate of 248.6428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 249.9967 was up 2.51% compared to the 2020 peak of 243.8826, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
MOP to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 245.0489, compared to 248.1690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1201 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 3.3002 BIF (High: 247.1763 / Low: 243.8762). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0295 BIF (High: 248.4174 / Low: 247.3879).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3237 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 248.6727) against the same month in 2020 (average: 242.3824), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2903 (+2.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 245.7276 | 242.9887 | 243.6678 |
| February | 245.5657 | 243.2615 | 244.2424 |
| March | 245.6858 | 243.3363 | 244.5041 |
| April | 246.0919 | 242.8744 | 244.1804 |
| May | 247.1763 | 243.8762 | 246.2207 |
| June | 248.2731 | 246.8994 | 247.4780 |
| July | 248.4174 | 247.3879 | 247.7137 |
| August | 248.3817 | 247.0439 | 247.4434 |
| September | 248.8026 | 247.7600 | 248.1432 |
| October | 249.9967 | 247.8643 | 248.6727 |
| November | 249.0232 | 247.9767 | 248.3981 |
| December | 249.3705 | 247.8656 | 248.6428 |