YEARLY HIGH
2.0168 SZL
YEARLY LOW
1.6881 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8455 SZL

2021 MOP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 1.6881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3287 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8896 to the December average rate of 1.9760, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.0168 was down 15.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.3905, 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 10,084 SZL
2020 Average 10,302 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 8,441 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,643.36 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.0003
1.7091
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MOP to SZL 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 1.8185, compared to 1.8726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0541 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.1414 SZL (High: 2.0109 / Low: 1.8696). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0651 SZL (High: 1.8393 / Low: 1.7742).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1414
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0690 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0690

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 1.9760) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.8661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1099 (+5.89%).

2021 Avg (December) 1.9760
2020 Avg (December) 1.8661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9363 1.8272 1.8896
February 1.8871 1.8074 1.8496
March 1.9399 1.8363 1.8740
April 1.8393 1.7742 1.8050
May 1.8083 1.7215 1.7592
June 1.7882 1.6881 1.7333
July 1.8560 1.7726 1.8106
August 1.9078 1.7940 1.8471
September 1.8913 1.7595 1.8144
October 1.8962 1.8072 1.8559
November 2.0109 1.8696 1.9314
December 2.0168 1.9320 1.9760