YEARLY HIGH
0.0943 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0879 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0908 GBP

2021 MOP to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.0943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.0879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0917 to the December average rate of 0.0935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0943 was down 13.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1088, 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 471 GBP
2020 Average 488 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 440 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.76 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0940
0.0884
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to GBP 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 0.0901, compared to 0.0915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0032 GBP (High: 0.0917 / Low: 0.0885). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 GBP (High: 0.0925 / Low: 0.0911).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0935) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.43%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0935
2020 Avg (December) 0.0931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0925 0.0911 0.0917
February 0.0917 0.0885 0.0903
March 0.0913 0.0894 0.0902
April 0.0912 0.0891 0.0903
May 0.0905 0.0879 0.0888
June 0.0906 0.0883 0.0893
July 0.0916 0.0894 0.0905
August 0.0916 0.0896 0.0904
September 0.0929 0.0901 0.0908
October 0.0921 0.0903 0.0912
November 0.0937 0.0911 0.0927
December 0.0943 0.0920 0.0935