YEARLY HIGH
2.2034 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.1617 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1796 MOP

2021 AED to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AED to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.2034. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 2.1617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0417 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1751 to the December average rate of 2.1874, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.2034 was up 0.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.1947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,017 MOP
2020 Average 10,874 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 10,809 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.67 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.1887
2.1731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 2.1765, compared to 2.1827 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1827

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0266 MOP (High: 2.1883 / Low: 2.1617). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 MOP (High: 2.1778 / Low: 2.1747).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0266
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.1874) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.1740), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+0.61%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.1874
2020 Avg (December) 2.1740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1848 2.1715 2.1751
February 2.1778 2.1726 2.1744
March 2.1808 2.1705 2.1771
April 2.1838 2.1696 2.1785
May 2.1883 2.1617 2.1773
June 2.1778 2.1747 2.1766
July 2.1825 2.1716 2.1781
August 2.1886 2.1797 2.1827
September 2.1842 2.1788 2.1818
October 2.1835 2.1786 2.1813
November 2.1887 2.1818 2.1848
December 2.2034 2.1781 2.1874