YEARLY HIGH
0.5289 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.5013 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5176 MYR

2021 MOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.5289. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.5013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0276 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5055 to the December average rate of 0.5243, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5289 was down 5.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,644 MYR
2020 Average 2,630 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,506 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.00 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5284
0.5035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MYR 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 0.5124, compared to 0.5227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0112 MYR (High: 0.5184 / Low: 0.5072). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 MYR (High: 0.5097 / Low: 0.5047).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 0.5263) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.5246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.33%).

2021 Avg (August) 0.5263
2020 Avg (August) 0.5246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5078 0.5013 0.5055
February 0.5097 0.5047 0.5068
March 0.5184 0.5072 0.5141
April 0.5184 0.5122 0.5153
May 0.5184 0.5095 0.5159
June 0.5202 0.5136 0.5170
July 0.5288 0.5195 0.5251
August 0.5289 0.5183 0.5263
September 0.5226 0.5164 0.5198
October 0.5226 0.5168 0.5196
November 0.5277 0.5172 0.5209
December 0.5274 0.5195 0.5243