2021 MOP to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1259 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.1236 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1249 USD

2021 MOP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.1259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.1236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1252 to the December average rate of 0.1245, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1259 was down 0.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1266, 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 630 USD

2020 Average 626 USD

Yearly Trough Low 618 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.92 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1253

0.1244

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MOP to USD 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 0.1251, compared to 0.1247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0015 USD (High: 0.1259 / Low: 0.1244). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1250).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.1250) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1253), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.19%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.1250

2020 Avg (May) 0.1253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1254	0.1246	0.1252
February	0.1253	0.1250	0.1252
March	0.1254	0.1248	0.1251
April	0.1255	0.1247	0.1250
May	0.1259	0.1244	0.1250
June	0.1252	0.1250	0.1251
July	0.1254	0.1247	0.1250
August	0.1249	0.1244	0.1247
September	0.1250	0.1246	0.1248
October	0.1250	0.1247	0.1248
November	0.1248	0.1244	0.1246
December	0.1250	0.1236	0.1245