YEARLY HIGH
0.2527 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2029 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2295 MOP

2020 ETB to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0498 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2498 to the December average rate of 0.2063, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2527 was down 12.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,263 MOP
2019 Average 1,382 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,014 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.06 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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ETB 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 0.2424, compared to 0.2167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.0074 MOP (High: 0.2170 / Low: 0.2096). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 MOP (High: 0.2513 / Low: 0.2482).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2495) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2839), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0344 (-12.13%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2495
2019 Avg (February) 0.2839

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2513 0.2482 0.2498
February 0.2527 0.2471 0.2495
March 0.2480 0.2411 0.2452
April 0.2449 0.2390 0.2415
May 0.2404 0.2333 0.2365
June 0.2349 0.2278 0.2320
July 0.2295 0.2262 0.2269
August 0.2282 0.2208 0.2234
September 0.2215 0.2167 0.2179
October 0.2170 0.2096 0.2145
November 0.2155 0.2089 0.2109
December 0.2090 0.2029 0.2063