YEARLY HIGH
0.2887 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2775 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2830 TOP

2021 MOP to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MOP to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.2887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 0.2775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2855 to the December average rate of 0.2844, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2887 was down 4.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3025, 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 1,444 TOP
2020 Average 1,441 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,388 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.23 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2882
0.2788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to TOP 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 0.2839, compared to 0.2821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0058 TOP (High: 0.2846 / Low: 0.2788). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 TOP (High: 0.2831 / Low: 0.2810).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 0.2874) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2893), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0019 (-0.65%).

2021 Avg (February) 0.2874
2020 Avg (February) 0.2893

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2881 0.2829 0.2855
February 0.2887 0.2845 0.2874
March 0.2876 0.2826 0.2851
April 0.2868 0.2826 0.2845
May 0.2845 0.2791 0.2816
June 0.2821 0.2775 0.2795
July 0.2831 0.2810 0.2822
August 0.2851 0.2802 0.2824
September 0.2837 0.2796 0.2810
October 0.2832 0.2788 0.2812
November 0.2846 0.2788 0.2814
December 0.2857 0.2831 0.2844