2021 MOP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0205 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.9899 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0021 SBD

2021 MOP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 1.0205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.9899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0019 to the December average rate of 1.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0205 was down 4.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.0664, 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 5,103 SBD

2020 Average 5,153 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 4,950 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0078

0.9955

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SBD 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 0.9994, compared to 1.0048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9994

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0306 SBD (High: 1.0205 / Low: 0.9899). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SBD (High: 1.0073 / Low: 1.0036).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.9974) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.0357), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0383 (-3.70%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.9974

2020 Avg (March) 1.0357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0099	0.9951	1.0019
February	1.0062	0.9993	1.0022
March	1.0205	0.9899	0.9974
April	1.0015	0.9956	0.9978
May	1.0031	0.9902	0.9966
June	1.0034	0.9982	1.0002
July	1.0068	1.0027	1.0049
August	1.0066	1.0016	1.0045
September	1.0073	1.0036	1.0055
October	1.0066	1.0019	1.0048
November	1.0041	1.0000	1.0021
December	1.0125	1.0001	1.0068