YEARLY HIGH
10.7036 BDT
YEARLY LOW
10.5353 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.6214 BDT

2020 MOP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 10.7036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 11, dropping to 10.5353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1684 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5963 to the December average rate of 10.6189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.7036 was up 1.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.5900, 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 53,518 BDT
2019 Average 52,298 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 52,676 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 841.89 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.6477
10.5917
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BDT 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 10.6212, compared to 10.6215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1028 BDT (High: 10.6381 / Low: 10.5353). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 BDT (High: 10.6325 / Low: 10.6170).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1028
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 10.6430) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.4430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2000 (+1.92%).

2020 Avg (May) 10.6430
2019 Avg (May) 10.4430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6096 10.5729 10.5963
February 10.6241 10.5681 10.6044
March 10.6381 10.5353 10.6099
April 10.6458 10.5768 10.6359
May 10.7036 10.6249 10.6430
June 10.6421 10.6247 10.6379
July 10.6360 10.6158 10.6232
August 10.6410 10.6149 10.6234
September 10.6325 10.6170 10.6235
October 10.6324 10.6087 10.6217
November 10.6286 10.6106 10.6183
December 10.6235 10.6010 10.6189