YEARLY HIGH
6.5778 GMD
YEARLY LOW
6.3628 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.4347 GMD

2021 MOP to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 6.5778. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 6.3628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2150 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4667 to the December average rate of 6.5379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.5778 was up 1.10% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.5062, 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 32,889 GMD
2020 Average 32,221 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 31,814 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,074.82 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.5538
6.3637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to GMD 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 6.4186, compared to 6.4507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4186
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.1086 GMD (High: 6.4962 / Low: 6.3876). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0209 GMD (High: 6.4090 / Low: 6.3881).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1086
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0209

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 6.5379) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.4818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0562 (+0.87%).

2021 Avg (December) 6.5379
2020 Avg (December) 6.4818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4839 6.4466 6.4667
February 6.4589 6.4170 6.4385
March 6.4410 6.4002 6.4150
April 6.4178 6.3716 6.3922
May 6.4484 6.3638 6.4022
June 6.4090 6.3881 6.3968
July 6.4129 6.3804 6.3928
August 6.3910 6.3628 6.3795
September 6.4962 6.3876 6.4170
October 6.5044 6.4212 6.4691
November 6.5321 6.4843 6.5080
December 6.5778 6.5184 6.5379