2020 BOB to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1646 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.1532 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1573 MOP

2020 BOB to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 1.1646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 1.1532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1578 to the December average rate of 1.1583, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1646 was down 0.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,823 MOP

2019 Average 5,838 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 5,766 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.38 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1612

1.1550

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BOB 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 1.1578, compared to 1.1568 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1578

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1568

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0098 MOP (High: 1.1630 / Low: 1.1532). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 MOP (High: 1.1562 / Low: 1.1543).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0098

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.1606) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1702), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0095 (-0.81%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.1606

2019 Avg (March) 1.1702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1624	1.1556	1.1578
February	1.1610	1.1563	1.1581
March	1.1646	1.1579	1.1606
April	1.1595	1.1545	1.1576
May	1.1581	1.1547	1.1573
June	1.1562	1.1543	1.1555
July	1.1581	1.1544	1.1559
August	1.1601	1.1544	1.1565
September	1.1577	1.1545	1.1561
October	1.1578	1.1543	1.1561
November	1.1599	1.1538	1.1577
December	1.1630	1.1532	1.1583