2021 SAR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1560 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.1171 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1344 MOP

2021 SAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.1560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 2.1171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0389 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1298 to the December average rate of 2.1408, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.1560 was up 0.33% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.1489, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,780 MOP

2020 Average 10,643 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,586 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 194.55 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.1420

2.1282

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.1315, compared to 2.1373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0262 MOP (High: 2.1433 / Low: 2.1171). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 MOP (High: 2.1341 / Low: 2.1298).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0262

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.1408) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.1285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+0.58%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.1408

2020 Avg (December) 2.1285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1390	2.1266	2.1298
February	2.1331	2.1276	2.1294
March	2.1358	2.1256	2.1320
April	2.1389	2.1249	2.1335
May	2.1433	2.1171	2.1325
June	2.1341	2.1298	2.1319
July	2.1372	2.1267	2.1330
August	2.1439	2.1346	2.1378
September	2.1395	2.1340	2.1368
October	2.1387	2.1333	2.1362
November	2.1434	2.1366	2.1394
December	2.1560	2.1326	2.1408