YEARLY HIGH
0.0381 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0374 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0377 KWD

2021 MOP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 0.0374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0380 to the December average rate of 0.0377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0381 was down 3.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0397, 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 191 KWD
2020 Average 192 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 187 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.46 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0380
0.0375
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KWD 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 0.0378, compared to 0.0376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0378
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0378 / Low: 0.0374). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0376 / Low: 0.0375).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0380) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.13%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0380
2020 Avg (January) 0.0379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0381 0.0378 0.0380
February 0.0380 0.0378 0.0379
March 0.0379 0.0377 0.0378
April 0.0378 0.0376 0.0377
May 0.0378 0.0375 0.0376
June 0.0377 0.0376 0.0376
July 0.0378 0.0375 0.0376
August 0.0376 0.0374 0.0375
September 0.0376 0.0375 0.0375
October 0.0377 0.0376 0.0376
November 0.0377 0.0376 0.0377
December 0.0378 0.0374 0.0377