YEARLY HIGH
2.2621 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.1409 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2038 MDL

2021 MOP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 2.2621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.1409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1212 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1589 to the December average rate of 2.2071, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.2621 was down 3.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.3358, 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 11,310 MDL
2020 Average 10,791 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 10,704 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 606.21 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.2574
2.1499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MDL 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 2.2038, compared to 2.2037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0608 MDL (High: 2.2489 / Low: 2.1882). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0269 MDL (High: 2.2056 / Low: 2.1786).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0608
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0269

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0441 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 2.2485) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.1231), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1254 (+5.90%).

2021 Avg (July) 2.2485
2020 Avg (July) 2.1231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1861 2.1409 2.1589
February 2.1956 2.1622 2.1803
March 2.2489 2.1882 2.2134
April 2.2553 2.2124 2.2362
May 2.2318 2.2017 2.2121
June 2.2551 2.1948 2.2223
July 2.2621 2.2250 2.2485
August 2.2364 2.1835 2.2044
September 2.2056 2.1786 2.1952
October 2.1882 2.1547 2.1725
November 2.2113 2.1750 2.1942
December 2.2199 2.1909 2.2071