2021 MOP to HTG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 MOP to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the MOP to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 12.7269. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 8.9217.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8051 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1313 to the December average rate of 12.5255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12.7269 was down 10.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 14.1764, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
MOP to HTG Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 10.1615, compared to 12.2372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0757 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.7974 HTG (High: 10.7186 / Low: 9.9212). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1965 HTG (High: 12.4132 / Low: 12.2166).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0945 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 12.5255) against the same month in 2020 (average: 8.7581), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7674 (+43.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.2713 | 8.9217 | 9.1313 |
| February | 9.5194 | 9.0119 | 9.2349 |
| March | 10.0259 | 9.4167 | 9.7798 |
| April | 10.7186 | 9.9212 | 10.2690 |
| May | 11.4642 | 10.6781 | 11.0322 |
| June | 11.7520 | 11.1841 | 11.5218 |
| July | 11.9860 | 11.3727 | 11.8041 |
| August | 12.4117 | 11.6707 | 12.1309 |
| September | 12.4730 | 11.9676 | 12.2502 |
| October | 12.6107 | 12.1786 | 12.4034 |
| November | 12.4132 | 12.2166 | 12.3089 |
| December | 12.7269 | 12.2878 | 12.5255 |