YEARLY HIGH
1409.3704 SLL
YEARLY LOW
1258.5576 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1302.0143 SLL

2021 MOP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1409.3704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1258.5576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 150.8128 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1274.8903 to the December average rate of 1397.8585, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1409.3704 was up 8.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 1300.2256, 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 7,046,852 SLL
2020 Average 5,781,844 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 6,292,788 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 754,063.96 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1410.1553
1262.5935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SLL 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 1278.8888, compared to 1325.1398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46.2510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1278.8888
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1325.1398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 37.9863 SLL (High: 1384.4405 / Low: 1346.4542). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4776 SLL (High: 1281.5249 / Low: 1275.0473).

November Spread (Volatile) ±37.9863
February Spread (Stable) ±6.4776

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 4.4718 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1397.8585) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1268.3112), the exchange rate shifted by +129.5472 (+10.21%).

2021 Avg (December) 1397.8585
2020 Avg (December) 1268.3112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1283.9574 1258.5576 1274.8903
February 1281.5249 1275.0473 1277.9997
March 1280.1684 1273.3096 1277.2427
April 1282.9066 1273.1136 1277.2508
May 1287.6287 1271.9846 1279.5666
June 1293.2205 1280.1957 1286.3825
July 1286.9997 1278.4396 1281.9107
August 1288.3633 1275.4230 1280.9789
September 1317.8249 1287.6740 1298.6065
October 1347.4797 1318.6255 1326.8779
November 1384.4405 1346.4542 1364.6061
December 1409.3704 1383.5390 1397.8585