YEARLY HIGH
7.3067 DOP
YEARLY LOW
7.0136 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1279 DOP

2021 MOP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 7.3067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 7.0136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2931 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2836 to the December average rate of 7.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 7.3067 was down 0.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.3750, 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 36,533 DOP
2020 Average 35,380 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 35,068 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,465.56 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

7.3084
7.0102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to DOP 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 7.1768, compared to 7.0791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.0791

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.1465 DOP (High: 7.2486 / Low: 7.1021). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 DOP (High: 7.0579 / Low: 7.0331).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1465
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0867 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 7.2836) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.6419), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6416 (+9.66%).

2021 Avg (January) 7.2836
2020 Avg (January) 6.6419

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3067 7.2580 7.2836
February 7.2713 7.2388 7.2559
March 7.2486 7.1021 7.1692
April 7.1155 7.0843 7.1057
May 7.1390 7.0943 7.1156
June 7.1480 7.1165 7.1308
July 7.1432 7.1129 7.1264
August 7.1526 7.0981 7.1159
September 7.1005 7.0272 7.0687
October 7.0464 7.0136 7.0350
November 7.0579 7.0331 7.0454
December 7.1413 7.0330 7.0828