YEARLY HIGH
26.7294 MOP
YEARLY LOW
26.2446 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5327 MOP

2021 KWD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KWD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 26.7294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 26.2446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4849 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.3484 to the December average rate of 26.5359, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 26.7294 was up 0.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 26.5368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133,647 MOP
2020 Average 130,208 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 131,223 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,424.34 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

26.6864
26.3177
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 26.4766, compared to 26.5888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.4766
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.5888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.2523 MOP (High: 26.7050 / Low: 26.4527). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0741 MOP (High: 26.6594 / Low: 26.5853).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2523
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0741

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0751 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2021: 26.6556) against the same month in 2020 (average: 26.1158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5399 (+2.07%).

2021 Avg (August) 26.6556
2020 Avg (August) 26.1158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.4461 26.2446 26.3484
February 26.4348 26.3374 26.3870
March 26.4999 26.3601 26.4453
April 26.6246 26.4275 26.5372
May 26.6894 26.4550 26.5789
June 26.6082 26.5339 26.5629
July 26.6612 26.4772 26.5894
August 26.7294 26.6088 26.6556
September 26.6594 26.5853 26.6401
October 26.6107 26.5360 26.5649
November 26.5946 26.5016 26.5466
December 26.7050 26.4527 26.5359