YEARLY HIGH
0.1160 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0940 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1041 MOP

2020 KGS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.0940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0219 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1150 to the December average rate of 0.0956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1160 was down 1.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 580 MOP
2019 Average 583 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 470 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.70 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1170
0.0931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1086, compared to 0.0996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0151 MOP (High: 0.1149 / Low: 0.0997). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MOP (High: 0.1149 / Low: 0.1145).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1150) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1176), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-2.14%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1150
2019 Avg (January) 0.1176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1160 0.1147 0.1150
February 0.1149 0.1145 0.1147
March 0.1149 0.0997 0.1098
April 0.1069 0.0941 0.1006
May 0.1085 0.1005 0.1044
June 0.1086 0.1058 0.1071
July 0.1042 0.1023 0.1032
August 0.1042 0.1021 0.1031
September 0.1023 0.1005 0.1013
October 0.1007 0.0982 0.0995
November 0.0976 0.0940 0.0951
December 0.0989 0.0941 0.0956