YEARLY HIGH
2.0055 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.3559 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5647 MOP

2020 BRL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 1.3559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6496 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9336 to the December average rate of 1.5520, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0055 was down 9.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 50,137 MOP
2019 Average 51,211 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 33,898 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,239.30 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9852
1.3665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 1.6468, compared to 1.4826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2548 MOP (High: 1.7916 / Low: 1.5368). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0631 MOP (High: 1.4446 / Low: 1.3815).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2548
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0631

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.9336) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1601), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2265 (-10.48%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.9336
2019 Avg (January) 2.1601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0055 1.8681 1.9336
February 1.8879 1.7892 1.8425
March 1.7916 1.5368 1.6395
April 1.5634 1.4125 1.5024
May 1.5135 1.3559 1.4241
June 1.6549 1.4546 1.5388
July 1.5593 1.4773 1.5092
August 1.5291 1.4211 1.4664
September 1.5246 1.4097 1.4793
October 1.4446 1.3815 1.4181
November 1.5050 1.3866 1.4709
December 1.5894 1.5220 1.5520