YEARLY HIGH
5.9730 MOP
YEARLY LOW
5.5807 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7594 MOP

2020 LYD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 5.9730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 24, dropping to 5.5807.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3923 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7204 to the December average rate of 5.9380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.9730 was up 2.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.8560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,865 MOP
2019 Average 28,854 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 27,903 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,961.62 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.9688
5.5991
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 5.6781, compared to 5.8407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2312 MOP (High: 5.8119 / Low: 5.5807). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0359 MOP (High: 5.6519 / Low: 5.6160).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2312
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0479 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0479

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.9380) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.7299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2081 (+3.63%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.9380
2019 Avg (December) 5.7299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7496 5.6941 5.7204
February 5.7218 5.6634 5.6874
March 5.8119 5.5807 5.6929
April 5.6834 5.6112 5.6450
May 5.6519 5.6160 5.6299
June 5.7233 5.6541 5.6930
July 5.7905 5.6937 5.7365
August 5.8453 5.7807 5.8250
September 5.8727 5.8017 5.8363
October 5.8697 5.8041 5.8361
November 5.9165 5.8231 5.8724
December 5.9730 5.9083 5.9380