YEARLY HIGH
0.5500 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.4947 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5198 RON

2021 MOP to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 0.5500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.4947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0554 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5010 to the December average rate of 0.5449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5500 was down 3.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5692, 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 2,750 RON
2020 Average 2,656 RON
Yearly Trough Low 2,473 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.91 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5493
0.4966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to RON 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 0.5088, compared to 0.5308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0195 RON (High: 0.5243 / Low: 0.5048). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 RON (High: 0.5230 / Low: 0.5168).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 0.5407) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5149), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+5.02%).

2021 Avg (November) 0.5407
2020 Avg (November) 0.5149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5053 0.4947 0.5010
February 0.5104 0.5017 0.5047
March 0.5243 0.5048 0.5138
April 0.5234 0.5079 0.5144
May 0.5128 0.5029 0.5069
June 0.5196 0.5038 0.5118
July 0.5230 0.5168 0.5205
August 0.5265 0.5173 0.5217
September 0.5329 0.5195 0.5244
October 0.5357 0.5288 0.5325
November 0.5500 0.5315 0.5407
December 0.5480 0.5416 0.5449