2021 PEN to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2284 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.9373 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0677 MOP

2021 PEN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 2.2284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 1.9373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2911 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2025 to the December average rate of 1.9869, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.2284 was down 8.16% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.4263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,142 MOP

2020 Average 11,437 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 9,686 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,455.60 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.2277

1.9257

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 2.1474, compared to 1.9879 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1596 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1474

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9879

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1352 MOP (High: 2.2284 / Low: 2.0932). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 MOP (High: 2.1955 / Low: 2.1855).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1352

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0786 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 2.1690) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.3471), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1781 (-7.59%).

2021 Avg (April) 2.1690

2020 Avg (April) 2.3471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2139	2.1889	2.2025
February	2.1955	2.1855	2.1907
March	2.1852	2.1287	2.1572
April	2.2284	2.0932	2.1690
May	2.1861	2.0758	2.1220
June	2.0890	2.0066	2.0433
July	2.0625	2.0090	2.0321
August	2.0402	1.9494	1.9661
September	1.9586	1.9406	1.9509
October	2.0436	1.9373	1.9945
November	2.0073	1.9755	1.9967
December	2.0260	1.9666	1.9869