YEARLY HIGH
72.8933 XAF
YEARLY LOW
66.6169 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.2870 XAF

2021 MOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 72.8933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 66.6169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2765 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.4846 to the December average rate of 72.2171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 72.8933 was down 5.32% compared to the 2020 peak of 76.9889, 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 364,467 XAF
2020 Average 360,057 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 333,084 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,382.37 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

72.6903
67.0113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XAF 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: JanтАУJun) was 68.0961, compared to 70.4779 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 2.3818 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 68.0961
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 70.4779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 2.4413 XAF (High: 72.8933 / Low: 70.4521). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7924 XAF (High: 69.6826 / Low: 68.8902).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒2.4413
July Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.7924

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 1.0098 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 71.6792) against the same month in 2020 (average: 69.3428), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3364 (+3.37%).

2021 Avg (November) 71.6792
2020 Avg (November) 69.3428

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Month High Low Average
January 68.0056 66.6169 67.4846
February 68.6755 67.4988 67.9110
March 69.8770 67.9135 68.9394
April 69.8037 67.6198 68.5374
May 68.2596 67.0153 67.5276
June 69.1530 67.1798 68.1765
July 69.6826 68.8902 69.3237
August 70.0261 68.9963 69.5161
September 70.6381 68.9604 69.5350
October 70.9825 70.0988 70.5962
November 72.8933 70.4521 71.6792
December 72.6070 71.7827 72.2171