YEARLY HIGH
73.3717 SOS
YEARLY LOW
71.7321 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.5859 SOS

2021 MOP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 73.3717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 71.7321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6396 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.7262 to the December average rate of 72.3899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 73.3717 was down 0.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 73.5217, 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 366,858 SOS
2020 Average 363,644 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 358,660 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,197.99 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

72.8532
72.2001
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SOS 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 72.7234, compared to 72.4483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.7234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.4483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 1.4191 SOS (High: 73.1918 / Low: 71.7727). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7588 SOS (High: 72.8279 / Low: 72.0690).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4191
August Spread (Stable) ±0.7588

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.2841 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 72.7605) against the same month in 2020 (average: 72.7584), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.00%).

2021 Avg (February) 72.7605
2020 Avg (February) 72.7584

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.2357 72.4339 72.7262
February 73.3717 72.4144 72.7605
March 73.1926 72.3216 72.7634
April 73.1453 72.0997 72.5727
May 73.1918 71.7727 72.7191
June 73.2376 72.3458 72.7987
July 73.1375 72.0858 72.5386
August 72.8279 72.0690 72.2545
September 72.9957 72.2130 72.4555
October 73.1543 72.1276 72.6029
November 73.0734 72.0239 72.4484
December 72.9712 71.7321 72.3899