YEARLY HIGH
113.9480 KPW
YEARLY LOW
111.6430 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.6661 KPW

2020 MOP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 113.9480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 111.6430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3051 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.4057 to the December average rate of 112.7076, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 113.9480 was up 0.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 113.2908, 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 569,740 KPW
2019 Average 557,683 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 558,215 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,525.32 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

112.7959
112.3541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KPW 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 112.6060, compared to 112.7262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 112.6060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.7262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.1628 KPW (High: 113.9480 / Low: 111.7852). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1331 KPW (High: 112.7870 / Low: 112.6538).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1628
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0387 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 112.5831) against the same month in 2019 (average: 111.3464), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2367 (+1.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 112.5831
2019 Avg (March) 111.3464

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 112.7929 111.6430 112.4057
February 112.5605 112.0973 112.3910
March 113.9480 111.7852 112.5831
April 113.6744 112.2295 112.7591
May 113.4762 112.6565 112.7507
June 112.7870 112.6538 112.7462
July 112.8258 112.6125 112.7316
August 113.0426 112.4199 112.7238
September 112.8082 112.6715 112.7427
October 112.8428 112.7001 112.7450
November 112.8497 112.5981 112.7063
December 112.7986 112.6499 112.7076