2021 MOP to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.4974 BTN

YEARLY LOW

9.0278 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.2259 BTN

2021 MOP to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 9.4974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 9.0278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4696 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1511 to the December average rate of 9.3732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 9.4974 was down 1.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 9.6313, 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 47,487 BTN

2020 Average 46,364 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 45,139 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,348.18 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

9.4015

9.0617

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BTN 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 9.1642, compared to 9.2876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1642

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.3098 BTN (High: 9.4160 / Low: 9.1063). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0806 BTN (High: 9.3551 / Low: 9.2745).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3098

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0806

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1336 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 9.3732) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.2204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1528 (+1.66%).

2021 Avg (December) 9.3732

2020 Avg (December) 9.2204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.1976	9.1090	9.1511
February	9.1569	9.0545	9.0998
March	9.2006	9.0278	9.0900
April	9.4160	9.1063	9.2883
May	9.3117	9.0662	9.1546
June	9.2949	9.1114	9.2012
July	9.3551	9.2745	9.3070
August	9.2868	9.1037	9.2504
September	9.2510	9.1200	9.1751
October	9.4174	9.2459	9.3443
November	9.3512	9.2210	9.2759
December	9.4974	9.2567	9.3732