YEARLY HIGH
10.6327 KGS
YEARLY LOW
8.6214 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6420 KGS

2020 MOP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 10.6327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.6214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0113 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6928 to the December average rate of 10.4582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.6327 was up 21.29% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.7661, 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 53,164 KGS
2019 Average 42,864 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 43,107 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,056.56 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.6977
8.5105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KGS 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 9.2356, compared to 10.0484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3207 KGS (High: 10.0256 / Low: 8.7049). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0359 KGS (High: 8.7359 / Low: 8.7000).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3207
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3680 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 10.5154) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.6412), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8742 (+21.69%).

2020 Avg (November) 10.5154
2019 Avg (November) 8.6412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7166 8.6214 8.6928
February 8.7359 8.7000 8.7197
March 10.0256 8.7049 9.1301
April 10.6295 9.3557 9.9515
May 9.9467 9.2165 9.5836
June 9.4481 9.2048 9.3362
July 9.7717 9.5989 9.6923
August 9.7922 9.5989 9.6983
September 9.9493 9.7727 9.8763
October 10.1809 9.9348 10.0502
November 10.6327 10.2444 10.5154
December 10.6281 10.1063 10.4582