YEARLY HIGH
0.2519 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2471 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2498 BBD

2021 MOP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.2519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 0.2471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2503 to the December average rate of 0.2489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2519 was down 0.52% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2532, 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 1,259 BBD
2020 Average 1,252 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,236 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.85 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2506
0.2488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BBD 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 0.2502, compared to 0.2495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0031 BBD (High: 0.2519 / Low: 0.2488). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.2504 / Low: 0.2500).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.2501) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2506), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.19%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.2501
2020 Avg (May) 0.2506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2507 0.2492 0.2503
February 0.2506 0.2500 0.2504
March 0.2509 0.2497 0.2501
April 0.2510 0.2493 0.2499
May 0.2519 0.2488 0.2501
June 0.2504 0.2500 0.2502
July 0.2507 0.2495 0.2500
August 0.2498 0.2488 0.2495
September 0.2499 0.2493 0.2496
October 0.2499 0.2494 0.2496
November 0.2496 0.2488 0.2492
December 0.2500 0.2471 0.2489