YEARLY HIGH
4.4950 MOP
YEARLY LOW
4.4105 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4472 MOP

2021 AWG to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AWG to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 4.4950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 4.4105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0845 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4385 to the December average rate of 4.4629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.4950 was up 0.37% compared to the 2020 peak of 4.4786, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,475 MOP
2020 Average 22,189 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 22,052 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.53 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.4655
4.4341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 4.4411, compared to 4.4533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0536 MOP (High: 4.4641 / Low: 4.4105). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 MOP (High: 4.4442 / Low: 4.4356).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0536
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 4.4629) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.4363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0266 (+0.60%).

2021 Avg (December) 4.4629
2020 Avg (December) 4.4363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4581 4.4313 4.4385
February 4.4439 4.4305 4.4367
March 4.4502 4.4291 4.4426
April 4.4565 4.4259 4.4452
May 4.4641 4.4105 4.4425
June 4.4442 4.4356 4.4411
July 4.4530 4.4300 4.4441
August 4.4654 4.4477 4.4534
September 4.4569 4.4449 4.4514
October 4.4545 4.4457 4.4506
November 4.4656 4.4515 4.4577
December 4.4950 4.4446 4.4629