YEARLY HIGH
0.0146 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0121 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0128 MOP

2021 AOA to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AOA to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0122 to the December average rate of 0.0143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0146 was down 12.70% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 73 MOP
2020 Average 70 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 61 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.28 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0145
0.0120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0124, compared to 0.0132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0008 MOP (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0134). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0134).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0143) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+16.99%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0143
2020 Avg (December) 0.0122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0123 0.0121 0.0122
February 0.0126 0.0122 0.0123
March 0.0130 0.0127 0.0128
April 0.0128 0.0121 0.0124
May 0.0125 0.0121 0.0123
June 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
July 0.0125 0.0124 0.0125
August 0.0126 0.0125 0.0126
September 0.0134 0.0126 0.0130
October 0.0134 0.0134 0.0134
November 0.0142 0.0134 0.0135
December 0.0146 0.0141 0.0143