2020 MOP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8672 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8586 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8641 BOB

2020 MOP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 0.8672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.8586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8637 to the December average rate of 0.8633, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8672 was up 0.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8623, 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 4,336 BOB

2019 Average 4,282 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,293 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.72 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8658

0.8612

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BOB 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 0.8637, compared to 0.8645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8637

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0073 BOB (High: 0.8672 / Low: 0.8599). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BOB (High: 0.8663 / Low: 0.8649).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.8633) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8601), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0032 (+0.37%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.8633

2019 Avg (December) 0.8601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8653	0.8603	0.8637
February	0.8649	0.8613	0.8635
March	0.8636	0.8586	0.8616
April	0.8662	0.8625	0.8638
May	0.8660	0.8635	0.8641
June	0.8663	0.8649	0.8654
July	0.8663	0.8635	0.8651
August	0.8663	0.8620	0.8647
September	0.8662	0.8638	0.8650
October	0.8663	0.8637	0.8650
November	0.8667	0.8622	0.8638
December	0.8672	0.8599	0.8633