YEARLY HIGH
0.0167 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0120 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0139 MOP

2020 AOA to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AOA to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.0120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0164 to the December average rate of 0.0122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0167 was down 36.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 84 MOP
2019 Average 113 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 60 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.75 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0168
0.0116
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0150, compared to 0.0129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 MOP (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0122 / Low: 0.0121).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0164) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0260), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0097 (-37.09%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0164
2019 Avg (January) 0.0260

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0167 0.0161 0.0164
February 0.0163 0.0161 0.0162
March 0.0163 0.0147 0.0157
April 0.0149 0.0140 0.0143
May 0.0146 0.0135 0.0141
June 0.0140 0.0132 0.0135
July 0.0144 0.0137 0.0140
August 0.0144 0.0133 0.0136
September 0.0132 0.0127 0.0129
October 0.0127 0.0120 0.0123
November 0.0124 0.0120 0.0121
December 0.0122 0.0121 0.0122