YEARLY HIGH
0.4650 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.4557 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4598 AED

2020 MOP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.4650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0094 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4588 to the December average rate of 0.4600, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4650 was up 0.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,325 AED
2019 Average 2,276 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,278 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.93 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4603
0.4585
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AED 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 0.4596, compared to 0.4601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0088 AED (High: 0.4650 / Low: 0.4562). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AED (High: 0.4603 / Low: 0.4598).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4595) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+1.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4595
2019 Avg (March) 0.4544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4603 0.4557 0.4588
February 0.4594 0.4575 0.4587
March 0.4650 0.4562 0.4595
April 0.4639 0.4580 0.4602
May 0.4631 0.4598 0.4602
June 0.4603 0.4598 0.4601
July 0.4605 0.4596 0.4601
August 0.4614 0.4588 0.4601
September 0.4604 0.4599 0.4601
October 0.4605 0.4600 0.4601
November 0.4606 0.4595 0.4600
December 0.4603 0.4597 0.4600