YEARLY HIGH
6.2895 MOP
YEARLY LOW
5.4765 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9607 MOP

2020 CAD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 6.2895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 5.4765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8130 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1222 to the December average rate of 6.2345, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.2895 was up 1.71% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.1836, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,447 MOP
2019 Average 30,410 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 27,382 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,065.11 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.2900
5.6234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 5.8606, compared to 6.0607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8606
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5329 MOP (High: 6.0093 / Low: 5.4765). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0726 MOP (High: 6.0633 / Low: 5.9907).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5329
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0726

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2886 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2886

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6.2345) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.1025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1319 (+2.16%).

2020 Avg (December) 6.2345
2019 Avg (December) 6.1025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2123 6.0436 6.1222
February 6.0633 5.9907 6.0287
March 6.0093 5.4765 5.7401
April 5.7558 5.6034 5.6789
May 5.8031 5.5975 5.7052
June 5.9695 5.8301 5.8885
July 5.9896 5.8644 5.9096
August 6.1171 5.9544 6.0307
September 6.1174 5.9607 6.0400
October 6.0889 5.9911 6.0436
November 6.1482 5.9723 6.1059
December 6.2895 6.1747 6.2345