2020 MOP to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.7718 AFN

YEARLY LOW

9.4480 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.6198 AFN

2020 MOP to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 9.7718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 9.4480.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3239 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6428 to the December average rate of 9.6515, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.7718 was down 3.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.1232, 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 48,859 AFN

2019 Average 48,268 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 47,240 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,619.31 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.6943

9.5189

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AFN 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 9.5978, compared to 9.6418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5978

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.2845 AFN (High: 9.7339 / Low: 9.4494). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 AFN (High: 9.6377 / Low: 9.6167).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2845

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0729 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 9.6534) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.7321), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0787 (-0.81%).

2020 Avg (August) 9.6534

2019 Avg (August) 9.7321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.7477	9.5473	9.6428
February	9.7339	9.4494	9.6064
March	9.6814	9.4480	9.5335
April	9.6702	9.4972	9.5430
May	9.6103	9.5431	9.5812
June	9.7268	9.6092	9.6797
July	9.6774	9.6046	9.6536
August	9.7718	9.5932	9.6534
September	9.6702	9.5725	9.6245
October	9.6377	9.6167	9.6281
November	9.6549	9.6232	9.6394
December	9.6825	9.6271	9.6515