YEARLY HIGH
0.2967 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.2554 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2715 FJD

2020 MOP to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.2967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.2554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0414 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2705 to the December average rate of 0.2576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2967 was up 8.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2746, 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 1,484 FJD
2019 Average 1,335 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 1,277 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 206.80 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2875
0.2548
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to FJD 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 0.2780, compared to 0.2649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0217 FJD (High: 0.2967 / Low: 0.2750). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 FJD (High: 0.2685 / Low: 0.2651).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0217
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2844) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2633), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0211 (+8.02%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2844
2019 Avg (March) 0.2633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2737 0.2660 0.2705
February 0.2772 0.2732 0.2750
March 0.2967 0.2750 0.2844
April 0.2884 0.2785 0.2847
May 0.2829 0.2775 0.2806
June 0.2751 0.2698 0.2728
July 0.2715 0.2658 0.2690
August 0.2679 0.2636 0.2665
September 0.2699 0.2633 0.2661
October 0.2685 0.2651 0.2672
November 0.2685 0.2599 0.2633
December 0.2602 0.2554 0.2576