YEARLY HIGH
42.4257 HUF
YEARLY LOW
36.2985 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.5491 HUF

2020 MOP to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 42.4257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 36.2985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1272 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.5826 to the December average rate of 36.9270, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 42.4257 was up 11.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 38.1070, 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 212,129 HUF
2019 Average 180,105 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 181,493 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,636.09 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.5311
36.4993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to HUF 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 39.2334, compared to 37.8648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 39.2334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.8648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.2353 HUF (High: 42.0047 / Low: 36.7694). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9896 HUF (High: 37.2881 / Low: 36.2985).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.2353
December Spread (Stable) ±0.9896

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 1.5893 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5893

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 41.1118) against the same month in 2019 (average: 35.3925), the exchange rate shifted by +5.7192 (+16.16%).

2020 Avg (April) 41.1118
2019 Avg (April) 35.3925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.3044 36.5904 37.5826
February 39.1113 37.9940 38.6110
March 42.0047 36.7694 39.1017
April 42.4257 40.1253 41.1118
May 41.0894 39.0888 40.2913
June 39.6922 37.8939 38.7021
July 39.4160 36.4162 38.3842
August 37.7457 36.4102 36.9186
September 39.2692 37.4196 38.3089
October 39.4584 37.7164 38.5864
November 39.4426 37.6380 38.0635
December 37.2881 36.2985 36.9270