YEARLY HIGH
0.1280 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0705 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0885 MOP

2020 HTG to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HTG to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 0.1280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.0705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0575 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0815 to the December average rate of 0.1143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1280 was up 22.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 640 MOP
2019 Average 449 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 353 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.55 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1313
0.0659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0800, compared to 0.0970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0170 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0120 MOP (High: 0.1218 / Low: 0.1098). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MOP (High: 0.0721 / Low: 0.0711).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.1258) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0840), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0418 (+49.70%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.1258
2019 Avg (October) 0.0840

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0844 0.0805 0.0815
February 0.0908 0.0792 0.0821
March 0.0908 0.0838 0.0849
April 0.0847 0.0816 0.0828
May 0.0763 0.0736 0.0751
June 0.0748 0.0727 0.0739
July 0.0730 0.0717 0.0724
August 0.0721 0.0711 0.0713
September 0.0759 0.0705 0.0739
October 0.1280 0.1185 0.1258
November 0.1271 0.1207 0.1244
December 0.1218 0.1098 0.1143