YEARLY HIGH
1.0363 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0188 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0299 MOP

2020 HKD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 1.0363. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 1.0188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0175 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0300 to the December average rate of 1.0301, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0363 was up 0.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0348, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,908 MOP
2019 Average 25,747 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 25,470 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 437.32 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0302
1.0293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 1.0297, compared to 1.0300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0175 MOP (High: 1.0363 / Low: 1.0188). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MOP (High: 1.0305 / Low: 1.0293).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.0295) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0298), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.03%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.0295
2019 Avg (March) 1.0298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0345 1.0273 1.0300
February 1.0305 1.0293 1.0299
March 1.0363 1.0188 1.0295
April 1.0345 1.0212 1.0297
May 1.0307 1.0231 1.0294
June 1.0308 1.0296 1.0299
July 1.0312 1.0290 1.0300
August 1.0330 1.0273 1.0301
September 1.0307 1.0294 1.0300
October 1.0304 1.0291 1.0299
November 1.0310 1.0286 1.0300
December 1.0305 1.0293 1.0301