2020 GTQ to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0523 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.0085 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0345 MOP

2020 GTQ to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 1.0523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 1.0085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0401 to the December average rate of 1.0231, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0523 was down 0.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,262 MOP

2019 Average 5,241 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 5,042 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.17 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0502

1.0206

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.0395, compared to 1.0295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0395

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0438 MOP (High: 1.0523 / Low: 1.0085). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MOP (High: 1.0379 / Low: 1.0356).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0438

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.0477) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+0.39%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.0477

2019 Avg (February) 1.0437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0453	1.0367	1.0401
February	1.0523	1.0438	1.0477
March	1.0523	1.0085	1.0396
April	1.0403	1.0341	1.0354
May	1.0398	1.0344	1.0370
June	1.0395	1.0353	1.0374
July	1.0379	1.0356	1.0372
August	1.0403	1.0340	1.0365
September	1.0327	1.0257	1.0292
October	1.0267	1.0241	1.0258
November	1.0267	1.0213	1.0250
December	1.0244	1.0208	1.0231