YEARLY HIGH
0.8985 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.8169 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8640 CNY

2020 MOP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.8985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.8169.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0815 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8648 to the December average rate of 0.8190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8985 was up 0.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8932, 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 4,492 CNY
2019 Average 4,281 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 4,085 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.75 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8970
0.8119
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CNY 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 0.8801, compared to 0.8480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8801
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0339 CNY (High: 0.8985 / Low: 0.8645). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 CNY (High: 0.8229 / Low: 0.8169).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0339
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.8790) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0484 (+5.83%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.8790
2019 Avg (March) 0.8306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8714 0.8573 0.8648
February 0.8778 0.8671 0.8736
March 0.8985 0.8645 0.8790
April 0.8908 0.8812 0.8859
May 0.8981 0.8846 0.8899
June 0.8931 0.8839 0.8872
July 0.8852 0.8735 0.8781
August 0.8751 0.8587 0.8680
September 0.8575 0.8463 0.8536
October 0.8514 0.8333 0.8423
November 0.8382 0.8209 0.8268
December 0.8229 0.8169 0.8190