YEARLY HIGH
1253.5609 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1173.2046 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1204.3033 GNF

2020 MOP to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1253.5609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1173.2046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 80.3564 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1184.5797 to the December average rate of 1245.3168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1253.5609 was up 5.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 1192.6527, 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 6,267,805 GNF
2019 Average 5,719,566 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 5,866,023 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 401,781.91 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1251.5837
1176.3811
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to GNF 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 1187.6272, compared to 1220.9794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.3522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1187.6272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1220.9794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 24.2011 GNF (High: 1253.5609 / Low: 1229.3599). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3332 GNF (High: 1207.1017 / Low: 1203.7685).

December Spread (Volatile) ±24.2011
July Spread (Stable) ±3.3332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.6991 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1245.3168) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1179.5475), the exchange rate shifted by +65.7693 (+5.58%).

2020 Avg (December) 1245.3168
2019 Avg (December) 1179.5475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1191.4061 1173.2046 1184.5797
February 1190.7232 1175.0716 1182.6480
March 1194.4014 1175.8098 1185.4618
April 1196.8505 1178.7960 1189.4822
May 1196.7746 1179.5620 1186.7831
June 1206.9335 1183.8991 1196.8087
July 1207.1017 1203.7685 1205.8897
August 1210.0736 1201.0193 1207.8842
September 1224.8582 1204.4741 1215.2410
October 1227.5385 1221.1860 1225.2319
November 1231.6180 1220.8324 1226.3130
December 1253.5609 1229.3599 1245.3168