YEARLY HIGH
0.4862 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.4281 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4636 MOP

2020 MDL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 0.4862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 0.4281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0581 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4609 to the December average rate of 0.4644, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4862 was up 2.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,431 MOP
2019 Average 2,303 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,141 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290.27 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4869
0.4362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.4544, compared to 0.4728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4544
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0254 MOP (High: 0.4535 / Low: 0.4281). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 MOP (High: 0.4700 / Low: 0.4629).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0254
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.4827) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4579), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0248 (+5.41%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.4827
2019 Avg (August) 0.4579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4693 0.4527 0.4609
February 0.4641 0.4506 0.4561
March 0.4649 0.4400 0.4528
April 0.4535 0.4281 0.4404
May 0.4572 0.4448 0.4512
June 0.4709 0.4583 0.4652
July 0.4828 0.4631 0.4711
August 0.4862 0.4783 0.4827
September 0.4847 0.4730 0.4802
October 0.4757 0.4672 0.4720
November 0.4700 0.4629 0.4665
December 0.4680 0.4605 0.4644