YEARLY HIGH
1.5087 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.3371 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3942 MOP

2020 GHS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GHS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 1.5087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 7, dropping to 1.3371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1716 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4167 to the December average rate of 1.3608, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5087 was down 9.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,544 MOP
2019 Average 7,522 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 6,686 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 857.97 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5016
1.3480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 1.4137, compared to 1.3746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4137
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1035 MOP (High: 1.4866 / Low: 1.3831). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 MOP (High: 1.3865 / Low: 1.3799).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1035
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0559 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.4888) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5375), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0487 (-3.17%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.4888
2019 Avg (February) 1.5375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4546 1.4022 1.4167
February 1.5087 1.4546 1.4888
March 1.4866 1.3831 1.4329
April 1.3986 1.3701 1.3820
May 1.3887 1.3728 1.3821
June 1.3893 1.3733 1.3797
July 1.3885 1.3727 1.3821
August 1.3865 1.3799 1.3833
September 1.3836 1.3754 1.3796
October 1.3782 1.3672 1.3733
November 1.3723 1.3625 1.3687
December 1.3670 1.3371 1.3608