YEARLY HIGH
6.6389 MOP
YEARLY LOW
6.2106 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3868 MOP

2021 CAD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the CAD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 6.6389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 6.2106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4283 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2772 to the December average rate of 6.2767, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.6389 was up 5.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.2895, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,194 MOP
2020 Average 29,803 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 31,053 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,141.55 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.6271
6.2449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 6.4101, compared to 6.3635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.2293 MOP (High: 6.4951 / Low: 6.2658). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0984 MOP (High: 6.3222 / Low: 6.2237).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2293
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0984

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1405 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 6.5953) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.7052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8900 (+15.60%).

2021 Avg (May) 6.5953
2020 Avg (May) 5.7052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3222 6.2237 6.2772
February 6.3815 6.2126 6.2903
March 6.4552 6.3002 6.3612
April 6.5110 6.3422 6.4001
May 6.6389 6.5029 6.5953
June 6.6384 6.4174 6.5362
July 6.4951 6.2658 6.3957
August 6.4214 6.2474 6.3623
September 6.3894 6.2562 6.3261
October 6.4973 6.3396 6.4397
November 6.4765 6.2804 6.3808
December 6.3559 6.2106 6.2767