YEARLY HIGH
0.3404 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3339 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3376 XCD

2021 MOP to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.3404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.3339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3383 to the December average rate of 0.3364, 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 0.3404 was down 0.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3422, 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 1,702 XCD
2020 Average 1,692 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,670 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.23 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3386
0.3362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XCD 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 0.3381, compared to 0.3371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0041 XCD (High: 0.3404 / Low: 0.3362). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XCD (High: 0.3383 / Low: 0.3378).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.3379) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3386), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-0.19%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.3379
2020 Avg (May) 0.3386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3388 0.3368 0.3383
February 0.3386 0.3379 0.3384
March 0.3390 0.3374 0.3380
April 0.3391 0.3369 0.3377
May 0.3404 0.3362 0.3379
June 0.3383 0.3378 0.3380
July 0.3388 0.3371 0.3378
August 0.3375 0.3362 0.3371
September 0.3377 0.3369 0.3372
October 0.3377 0.3370 0.3373
November 0.3372 0.3362 0.3368
December 0.3378 0.3339 0.3364