2021 XCD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9947 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.9380 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9623 MOP

2021 XCD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XCD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 2.9947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 2.9380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0567 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9562 to the December average rate of 2.9729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.9947 was up 0.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.9829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,973 MOP

2020 Average 14,779 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 14,690 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 283.54 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.9746

2.9535

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD to MOP 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 2.9581, compared to 2.9666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9581

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0361 MOP (High: 2.9741 / Low: 2.9380). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 MOP (High: 2.9600 / Low: 2.9556).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0361

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.9729) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.9547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+0.61%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.9729

2020 Avg (December) 2.9547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9693	2.9514	2.9562
February	2.9598	2.9529	2.9552
March	2.9640	2.9499	2.9590
April	2.9682	2.9486	2.9608
May	2.9741	2.9380	2.9593
June	2.9600	2.9556	2.9583
July	2.9664	2.9513	2.9603
August	2.9746	2.9626	2.9666
September	2.9687	2.9613	2.9654
October	2.9677	2.9610	2.9647
November	2.9746	2.9654	2.9694
December	2.9947	2.9603	2.9729