2020 MOP to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.8646 JMD

YEARLY LOW

16.3434 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.7707 JMD

2020 MOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 18.8646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 16.3434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5212 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8076 to the December average rate of 18.0002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 18.8646 was up 7.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.5185, 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 94,323 JMD

2019 Average 82,752 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 81,717 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,606.10 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

18.8542

16.6215

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to JMD 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 17.3549, compared to 18.1866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.3549

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 1.0973 JMD (High: 17.4407 / Low: 16.3434). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3655 JMD (High: 18.5393 / Low: 18.1738).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.0973

November Spread (Stable) ±0.3655

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.6484 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6484

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 18.6682) against the same month in 2019 (average: 16.7230), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9452 (+11.63%).

2020 Avg (August) 18.6682

2019 Avg (August) 16.7230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.4407	16.3434	16.8076
February	17.6853	17.0970	17.4642
March	17.0970	16.7285	16.9124
April	17.7365	16.7815	17.2338
May	18.4134	17.6197	18.0774
June	17.9139	17.4617	17.6339
July	18.4339	17.4123	17.9312
August	18.8646	18.4286	18.6682
September	18.5775	17.7234	18.0198
October	18.3122	17.7241	18.0966
November	18.5393	18.1738	18.4033
December	18.3331	17.7841	18.0002