YEARLY HIGH
14.3683 JPY
YEARLY LOW
12.8440 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.7160 JPY

2021 MOP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 14.3683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 12.8440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5243 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.9913 to the December average rate of 14.1698, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.3683 was up 2.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 13.9741, 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 71,841 JPY
2020 Average 66,820 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 64,220 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,621.62 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

14.3258
12.8700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to JPY 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 13.4774, compared to 13.9545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4771 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.4782 JPY (High: 13.8360 / Low: 13.3579). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1765 JPY (High: 13.7514 / Low: 13.5748).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4782
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1765

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0811 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 14.2045) against the same month in 2020 (average: 13.0616), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1429 (+8.75%).

2021 Avg (November) 14.2045
2020 Avg (November) 13.0616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.1287 12.8440 12.9913
February 13.3467 13.0950 13.2032
March 13.8360 13.3579 13.6075
April 13.8593 13.4800 13.6338
May 13.7514 13.5748 13.6524
June 13.8929 13.6768 13.7764
July 13.9504 13.6644 13.7827
August 13.7951 13.6074 13.7016
September 13.9599 13.6127 13.7453
October 14.2999 13.8362 14.1235
November 14.3683 14.0725 14.2045
December 14.3272 14.0266 14.1698