YEARLY HIGH
14.1764 HTG
YEARLY LOW
7.8095 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7760 HTG

2020 MOP to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 14.1764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 7.8095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3669 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2686 to the December average rate of 8.7581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.1764 was up 17.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 12.0998, 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 70,882 HTG
2019 Average 55,966 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 39,047 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,834.58 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.6262
7.3446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to HTG 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 12.5334, compared to 11.0186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.6107 HTG (High: 12.6224 / Low: 11.0117). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2129 HTG (High: 14.0734 / Low: 13.8605).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6107
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.5863 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 13.5377) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.8379), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6998 (+14.36%).

2020 Avg (September) 13.5377
2019 Avg (September) 11.8379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4201 11.8433 12.2686
February 12.6224 11.0117 12.2033
March 11.9388 11.0117 11.7876
April 12.2516 11.8055 12.0794
May 13.5808 13.1044 13.3204
June 13.7626 13.3754 13.5412
July 13.9555 13.7034 13.8062
August 14.0734 13.8605 14.0194
September 14.1764 13.1793 13.5377
October 8.4365 7.8095 7.9514
November 8.2874 7.8703 8.0387
December 9.1064 8.2122 8.7581