2021 SBD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0102 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.9799 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9980 MOP

2021 SBD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.0102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.9799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0303 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9981 to the December average rate of 0.9933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.0102 was up 1.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9982, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,051 MOP

2020 Average 4,853 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,900 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.27 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0045

0.9922

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.0007, compared to 0.9953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0007

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0303 MOP (High: 1.0102 / Low: 0.9799). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 MOP (High: 0.9964 / Low: 0.9928).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0303

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 1.0026) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.9655), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0370 (+3.84%).

2021 Avg (March) 1.0026

2020 Avg (March) 0.9655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0049	0.9902	0.9981
February	1.0007	0.9939	0.9978
March	1.0102	0.9799	1.0026
April	1.0044	0.9985	1.0022
May	1.0099	0.9969	1.0035
June	1.0018	0.9966	0.9998
July	0.9973	0.9932	0.9951
August	0.9984	0.9934	0.9955
September	0.9964	0.9928	0.9946
October	0.9981	0.9934	0.9952
November	1.0000	0.9959	0.9979
December	0.9999	0.9876	0.9933