YEARLY HIGH
0.1259 PAB
YEARLY LOW
0.1236 PAB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1249 PAB

2021 MOP to PAB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to PAB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.1259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 PAB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1252 to the December average rate of 0.1245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1259 was down 0.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1266, 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 630 PAB
2020 Average 626 PAB
Yearly Trough Low 618 PAB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.92 PAB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1253
0.1244
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PAB 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 0.1251, compared to 0.1247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0015 PAB (High: 0.1259 / Low: 0.1244). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PAB (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1250).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.1250) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1253), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.19%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.1250
2020 Avg (May) 0.1253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1254 0.1246 0.1252
February 0.1253 0.1250 0.1252
March 0.1254 0.1248 0.1251
April 0.1255 0.1247 0.1250
May 0.1259 0.1244 0.1250
June 0.1252 0.1250 0.1251
July 0.1254 0.1247 0.1250
August 0.1249 0.1244 0.1247
September 0.1250 0.1246 0.1248
October 0.1250 0.1247 0.1248
November 0.1248 0.1244 0.1246
December 0.1250 0.1236 0.1245