YEARLY HIGH
1.2241 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.1130 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1582 MOP

2020 CNY to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.2241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1.1130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1111 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1563 to the December average rate of 1.2210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2241 was up 1.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2105, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,603 MOP
2019 Average 29,211 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 27,825 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,777.65 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2307
1.1140
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 1.1364, compared to 1.1800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0436 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0437 MOP (High: 1.1567 / Low: 1.1130). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 MOP (High: 1.2241 / Low: 1.2152).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0437
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0117 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.2210) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0747 (+6.52%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.2210
2019 Avg (December) 1.1462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1664 1.1476 1.1563
February 1.1533 1.1393 1.1447
March 1.1567 1.1130 1.1378
April 1.1348 1.1226 1.1288
May 1.1305 1.1134 1.1237
June 1.1314 1.1197 1.1272
July 1.1449 1.1296 1.1388
August 1.1646 1.1427 1.1521
September 1.1817 1.1662 1.1715
October 1.2001 1.1745 1.1873
November 1.2182 1.1931 1.2095
December 1.2241 1.2152 1.2210