YEARLY HIGH
0.0666 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0542 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0592 MOP

2020 ISK to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 0.0542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0648 to the December average rate of 0.0627, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0666 was down 4.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 333 MOP
2019 Average 329 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 271 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.09 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0658
0.0543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0596, compared to 0.0588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0070 MOP (High: 0.0633 / Low: 0.0563). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MOP (High: 0.0579 / Low: 0.0565).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0648) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-3.92%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0648
2019 Avg (January) 0.0675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0666 0.0642 0.0648
February 0.0650 0.0625 0.0633
March 0.0633 0.0563 0.0594
April 0.0562 0.0542 0.0553
May 0.0588 0.0542 0.0557
June 0.0608 0.0572 0.0588
July 0.0594 0.0566 0.0577
August 0.0592 0.0577 0.0584
September 0.0591 0.0568 0.0579
October 0.0579 0.0565 0.0574
November 0.0601 0.0565 0.0585
December 0.0637 0.0610 0.0627