YEARLY HIGH
10.9150 MOP
YEARLY LOW
9.1888 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2546 MOP

2020 FKP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 10.9150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 9.1888.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7262 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4695 to the December average rate of 10.7388, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.9150 was up 0.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.8328, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,575 MOP
2019 Average 51,530 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 45,944 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,631.12 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.8311
9.7233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 10.0768, compared to 10.4324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0768
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3005 MOP (High: 10.4893 / Low: 9.1888). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2011 MOP (High: 10.4793 / Low: 10.2783).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4903 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4903

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 10.7388) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.5372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2016 (+1.91%).

2020 Avg (December) 10.7388
2019 Avg (December) 10.5372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6830 10.3996 10.4695
February 10.5640 10.2883 10.3846
March 10.4893 9.1888 9.8943
April 10.0749 9.7575 9.9070
May 9.9817 9.6450 9.8157
June 10.1645 9.8351 9.9899
July 10.4682 9.9526 10.1133
August 10.6621 10.4176 10.4902
September 10.6922 10.1488 10.3383
October 10.4793 10.2783 10.3599
November 10.6836 10.3180 10.5541
December 10.9150 10.5614 10.7388