YEARLY HIGH
5.0152 MOP
YEARLY LOW
4.3574 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6617 MOP

2020 BGN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5.0152. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 4.3574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6577 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5453 to the December average rate of 4.9689, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.0152 was up 5.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.7687, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,076 MOP
2019 Average 23,093 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 21,787 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,288.73 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.0223
4.3817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 4.5027, compared to 4.8207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3180 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3092 MOP (High: 4.6667 / Low: 4.3574). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0767 MOP (High: 4.8681 / Low: 4.7914).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3092
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0767

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0840 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0840

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.9689) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.5655), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4034 (+8.84%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.9689
2019 Avg (December) 4.5655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6226 4.5071 4.5453
February 4.5360 4.4207 4.4710
March 4.6667 4.3574 4.5191
April 4.4818 4.3961 4.4351
May 4.5332 4.4072 4.4527
June 4.6388 4.5435 4.5930
July 4.8345 4.5873 4.6775
August 4.8681 4.7914 4.8297
September 4.8579 4.7426 4.8087
October 4.8426 4.7587 4.8036
November 4.8825 4.7466 4.8359
December 5.0152 4.9325 4.9689