YEARLY HIGH
7.3750 DOP
YEARLY LOW
6.5681 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0749 DOP

2020 MOP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 7.3750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 6.5681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8069 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6419 to the December average rate of 7.2844, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.3750 was up 11.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.6351, 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 36,875 DOP
2019 Average 31,818 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 32,840 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,034.63 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.3911
6.5738
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to DOP 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 6.8396, compared to 7.3102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7020 DOP (High: 7.3732 / Low: 6.6712). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 DOP (High: 7.3346 / Low: 7.3114).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7020
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0231 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0231

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 7.3230) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.3362), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9868 (+15.57%).

2020 Avg (August) 7.3230
2019 Avg (August) 6.3362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6823 6.5681 6.6419
February 6.6823 6.6209 6.6689
March 7.3732 6.6712 6.7489
April 6.8404 6.7298 6.7912
May 7.0821 6.8123 6.9227
June 7.3386 7.0479 7.2642
July 7.3406 7.2819 7.3163
August 7.3750 7.2995 7.3230
September 7.3357 7.3086 7.3215
October 7.3346 7.3114 7.3194
November 7.3283 7.0706 7.2963
December 7.2990 7.2717 7.2844