YEARLY HIGH
9.6560 INR
YEARLY LOW
8.8324 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2801 INR

2020 MOP to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 9.6560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 8.8324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8236 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9012 to the December average rate of 9.2246, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.6560 was up 7.27% compared to the 2019 peak of 9.0018, 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 48,280 INR
2019 Average 43,627 INR
Yearly Trough Low 44,162 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,117.94 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

9.6154
8.8363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to INR 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 9.2819, compared to 9.2784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.6614 INR (High: 9.6560 / Low: 8.9946). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1057 INR (High: 9.5488 / Low: 9.4431).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6614
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1057

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1301 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 9.3236) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.6090), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7146 (+8.30%).

2020 Avg (March) 9.3236
2019 Avg (March) 8.6090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9871 8.8324 8.9012
February 8.9946 8.8869 8.9394
March 9.6560 8.9946 9.3236
April 9.6389 9.4245 9.5505
May 9.5488 9.4431 9.4852
June 9.5745 9.3983 9.4916
July 9.4453 9.3358 9.3826
August 9.4225 9.1602 9.3410
September 9.2639 9.1549 9.2109
October 9.3451 9.1391 9.2159
November 9.3759 9.2431 9.2953
December 9.2804 9.1511 9.2246