2020 ILS to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4848 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.0821 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3241 MOP

2020 ILS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 2.4848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 2.0821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4028 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3141 to the December average rate of 2.4606, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4848 was up 6.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3333, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,424 MOP

2019 Average 11,327 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,410 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,013.92 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4838

2.2056

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 2.2820, compared to 2.3663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2820

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2448 MOP (High: 2.3268 / Low: 2.0821). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 MOP (High: 2.2793 / Low: 2.2529).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2448

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1033 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.4606) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1476 (+6.38%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.4606

2019 Avg (December) 2.3130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3338	2.3029	2.3141
February	2.3491	2.2979	2.3320
March	2.3268	2.0821	2.2288
April	2.2955	2.1963	2.2370
May	2.2793	2.2529	2.2693
June	2.3312	2.2837	2.3105
July	2.3482	2.3085	2.3264
August	2.3784	2.3367	2.3495
September	2.3783	2.2937	2.3318
October	2.3654	2.3275	2.3522
November	2.4161	2.3396	2.3774
December	2.4848	2.4282	2.4606