YEARLY HIGH
3.9159 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.3701 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6871 MOP

2020 FJD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 3.9159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 3.3701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5458 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6965 to the December average rate of 3.8826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.9159 was down 11.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.4030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,579 MOP
2019 Average 18,726 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 16,850 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,729.08 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.9197
3.4751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 3.5988, compared to 3.7754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1766 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5988
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2664 MOP (High: 3.6365 / Low: 3.3701). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 MOP (High: 3.7718 / Low: 3.7249).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2664
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1182 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.8826) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.7085), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1741 (+4.69%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.8826
2019 Avg (December) 3.7085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7589 3.6537 3.6965
February 3.6601 3.6073 3.6365
March 3.6365 3.3701 3.5183
April 3.5912 3.4669 3.5122
May 3.6042 3.5354 3.5636
June 3.7059 3.6353 3.6657
July 3.7625 3.6827 3.7182
August 3.7940 3.7332 3.7523
September 3.7981 3.7049 3.7588
October 3.7718 3.7249 3.7420
November 3.8482 3.7240 3.7985
December 3.9159 3.8431 3.8826