YEARLY HIGH
18.4574 ISK
YEARLY LOW
15.0160 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9437 ISK

2020 MOP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 6, valuing the pair at 18.4574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 15.0160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4415 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4217 to the December average rate of 15.9523, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.4574 was up 16.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.7996, 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 92,287 ISK
2019 Average 75,951 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 75,080 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,207.27 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

18.3609
15.1545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to ISK 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 16.8571, compared to 17.0302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.0302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.9583 ISK (High: 17.7467 / Low: 15.7884). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4347 ISK (High: 17.6955 / Low: 17.2607).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9583
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4347

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1486 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 17.9622) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.1938), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7683 (+18.22%).

2020 Avg (May) 17.9622
2019 Avg (May) 15.1938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5721 15.0160 15.4217
February 15.9925 15.3752 15.7992
March 17.7467 15.7884 16.8610
April 18.4451 17.8091 18.0937
May 18.4574 17.0132 17.9622
June 17.4847 16.4554 17.0048
July 17.6561 16.8437 17.3296
August 17.3238 16.8883 17.1203
September 17.5988 16.9092 17.2616
October 17.6955 17.2607 17.4164
November 17.6979 16.6493 17.1009
December 16.3886 15.6874 15.9523