YEARLY HIGH
0.1133 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1038 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1079 MOP

2020 BTN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.1133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.1038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1124 to the December average rate of 0.1085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1133 was down 3.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1179, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 566 MOP
2019 Average 574 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 519 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.22 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1132
0.1041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1080, compared to 0.1078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1080
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0066 MOP (High: 0.1111 / Low: 0.1046). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MOP (High: 0.1081 / Low: 0.1070).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1124) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1144), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-1.72%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1124
2019 Avg (January) 0.1144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1133 0.1115 0.1124
February 0.1125 0.1111 0.1121
March 0.1111 0.1046 0.1076
April 0.1060 0.1038 0.1048
May 0.1064 0.1050 0.1056
June 0.1063 0.1048 0.1054
July 0.1071 0.1057 0.1065
August 0.1089 0.1063 0.1071
September 0.1098 0.1082 0.1088
October 0.1092 0.1071 0.1086
November 0.1081 0.1070 0.1075
December 0.1093 0.1079 0.1085