YEARLY HIGH
10.6784 KGS
YEARLY LOW
10.3648 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5656 KGS

2021 MOP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 10.6784. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 10.3648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3135 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4633 to the December average rate of 10.5536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 10.6784 was up 0.43% compared to the 2020 peak of 10.6327, 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 53,392 KGS
2020 Average 48,220 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 51,824 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,567.72 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

10.6122
10.4498
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KGS 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 10.5599, compared to 10.5712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.1872 KGS (High: 10.6784 / Low: 10.4912). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 KGS (High: 10.5867 / Low: 10.5685).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1872
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 10.5681) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.5836), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9845 (+10.27%).

2021 Avg (May) 10.5681
2020 Avg (May) 9.5836

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.5238 10.3648 10.4633
February 10.5937 10.4988 10.5520
March 10.6368 10.5722 10.5987
April 10.6406 10.5705 10.5974
May 10.6784 10.4912 10.5681
June 10.6025 10.5327 10.5801
July 10.6295 10.5360 10.5850
August 10.5792 10.5413 10.5619
September 10.5867 10.5685 10.5774
October 10.5961 10.5730 10.5837
November 10.5812 10.5475 10.5657
December 10.5984 10.4774 10.5536