YEARLY HIGH
0.5162 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4488 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4846 PEN

2021 MOP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 0.5162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 9, dropping to 0.4488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0674 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4540 to the December average rate of 0.5033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5162 was up 12.34% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4595, 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 2,581 PEN
2020 Average 2,188 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 2,244 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 337.18 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5184
0.4482
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PEN 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 0.4660, compared to 0.5032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0372 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0290 PEN (High: 0.4777 / Low: 0.4488). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 PEN (High: 0.4576 / Low: 0.4555).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0290
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0110 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0110

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 0.5016) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0511 (+11.35%).

2021 Avg (October) 0.5016
2020 Avg (October) 0.4504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4569 0.4517 0.4540
February 0.4576 0.4555 0.4565
March 0.4698 0.4576 0.4636
April 0.4777 0.4488 0.4612
May 0.4817 0.4574 0.4714
June 0.4984 0.4787 0.4895
July 0.4977 0.4848 0.4921
August 0.5130 0.4901 0.5087
September 0.5153 0.5106 0.5126
October 0.5162 0.4893 0.5016
November 0.5062 0.4982 0.5008
December 0.5085 0.4936 0.5033