YEARLY HIGH
0.0692 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0658 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0678 MOP

2021 NPR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NPR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0683 to the December average rate of 0.0667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0692 was down 2.21% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 346 MOP
2020 Average 337 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 329 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.11 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0690
0.0665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to MOP 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 0.0682, compared to 0.0673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0023 MOP (High: 0.0686 / Low: 0.0664). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MOP (High: 0.0674 / Low: 0.0668).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 0.0688) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0672), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+2.26%).

2021 Avg (March) 0.0688
2020 Avg (March) 0.0672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0686 0.0680 0.0683
February 0.0690 0.0683 0.0687
March 0.0692 0.0679 0.0688
April 0.0686 0.0664 0.0673
May 0.0689 0.0671 0.0683
June 0.0686 0.0672 0.0679
July 0.0674 0.0668 0.0672
August 0.0687 0.0673 0.0676
September 0.0685 0.0676 0.0681
October 0.0676 0.0664 0.0669
November 0.0678 0.0668 0.0674
December 0.0675 0.0658 0.0667