2021 MOP to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4723 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.4638 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4685 SAR

2021 MOP to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.4723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.4638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4695 to the December average rate of 0.4671, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4723 was down 0.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4762, 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 2,362 SAR

2020 Average 2,349 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 2,319 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.62 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4699

0.4669

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SAR 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 0.4692, compared to 0.4679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4692

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0058 SAR (High: 0.4723 / Low: 0.4666). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.4695 / Low: 0.4686).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.4689) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4706), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.36%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.4689

2020 Avg (May) 0.4706

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4702	0.4675	0.4695
February	0.4700	0.4688	0.4696
March	0.4705	0.4682	0.4690
April	0.4706	0.4675	0.4687
May	0.4723	0.4666	0.4689
June	0.4695	0.4686	0.4691
July	0.4702	0.4679	0.4688
August	0.4685	0.4665	0.4678
September	0.4686	0.4674	0.4680
October	0.4688	0.4676	0.4681
November	0.4680	0.4666	0.4674
December	0.4689	0.4638	0.4671