YEARLY HIGH
9.8207 MOP
YEARLY LOW
8.5201 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1205 MOP

2020 EUR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 9.8207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 8.5201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3006 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8905 to the December average rate of 9.7204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.8207 was up 5.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.3333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,104 MOP
2019 Average 45,182 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 42,601 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,502.96 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.8250
8.5693
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 8.8114, compared to 9.4296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6182 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6103 MOP (High: 9.1305 / Low: 8.5201). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1491 MOP (High: 9.4711 / Low: 9.3219).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6103
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1491

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1795 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1795

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9.7204) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.9298), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7906 (+8.85%).

2020 Avg (December) 9.7204
2019 Avg (December) 8.9298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0441 8.8162 8.8905
February 8.8757 8.6410 8.7421
March 9.1305 8.5201 8.8534
April 8.7652 8.5986 8.6740
May 8.8740 8.6204 8.7245
June 9.0705 8.8793 8.9837
July 9.4759 8.9717 9.1489
August 9.5207 9.3675 9.4455
September 9.5135 9.2863 9.4090
October 9.4711 9.3219 9.3937
November 9.5570 9.2951 9.4600
December 9.8207 9.6405 9.7204