YEARLY HIGH
22.2127 PKR
YEARLY LOW
19.0158 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.3485 PKR

2021 MOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 22.2127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 19.0158.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1969 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1017 to the December average rate of 22.0989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 22.2127 was up 5.00% compared to the 2020 peak of 21.1550, 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 111,064 PKR
2020 Average 101,303 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 95,079 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,984.71 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

22.3946
18.8460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PKR 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 19.5755, compared to 21.1215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5460 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.8306 PKR (High: 21.9834 / Low: 21.1528). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1092 PKR (High: 20.1658 / Low: 20.0566).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8306
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4327 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 22.0989) against the same month in 2020 (average: 20.0722), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0267 (+10.10%).

2021 Avg (December) 22.0989
2020 Avg (December) 20.0722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.1658 20.0566 20.1017
February 20.0934 19.7524 19.9566
March 19.7733 19.0679 19.5240
April 19.3001 19.0468 19.1417
May 19.4195 19.0158 19.1656
June 19.7891 19.3194 19.5634
July 20.3070 19.6923 19.9983
August 20.8208 20.3070 20.5485
September 21.2994 20.8621 21.0209
October 21.8668 21.2594 21.4598
November 21.9834 21.1528 21.6028
December 22.2127 21.8074 22.0989