YEARLY HIGH
0.1610 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1506 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1566 CAD

2021 MOP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.1610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.1506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1593 to the December average rate of 0.1593, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1610 was down 11.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1826, 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 805 CAD
2020 Average 840 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 753 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.94 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1601
0.1509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CAD 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 0.1561, compared to 0.1572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0056 CAD (High: 0.1596 / Low: 0.1540). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 CAD (High: 0.1607 / Low: 0.1582).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1593) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1604), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.67%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1593
2020 Avg (December) 0.1604

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1607 0.1582 0.1593
February 0.1610 0.1567 0.1590
March 0.1587 0.1549 0.1572
April 0.1577 0.1536 0.1563
May 0.1538 0.1506 0.1516
June 0.1558 0.1506 0.1530
July 0.1596 0.1540 0.1564
August 0.1601 0.1557 0.1572
September 0.1598 0.1565 0.1581
October 0.1577 0.1539 0.1553
November 0.1592 0.1544 0.1567
December 0.1610 0.1573 0.1593