YEARLY HIGH
159.0748 KRW
YEARLY LOW
135.7663 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
147.6568 KRW

2020 MOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 159.0748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 135.7663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.3085 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.6376 to the December average rate of 137.0297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 159.0748 was up 4.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 152.7728, 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 795,374 KRW
2019 Average 722,046 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 678,832 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116,542.59 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

155.7083
135.3316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KRW 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 150.8996, compared to 144.4141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4855 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 150.8996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.4141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 11.1035 KRW (High: 159.0748 / Low: 147.9714). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6830 KRW (High: 149.5655 / Low: 147.8824).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.1035
August Spread (Stable) ±1.6830

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.2052 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 152.1438) against the same month in 2019 (average: 140.1388), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0050 (+8.57%).

2020 Avg (March) 152.1438
2019 Avg (March) 140.1388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 149.4922 143.2714 145.6376
February 151.7860 147.3407 149.2169
March 159.0748 147.9714 152.1438
April 154.8530 151.6079 153.1900
May 155.3831 152.7494 154.0103
June 153.2453 149.2243 151.1989
July 150.9244 149.0127 150.2033
August 149.5655 147.8824 148.7037
September 149.2158 145.6746 147.5557
October 146.0881 141.3376 143.3505
November 142.3623 138.4245 139.6419
December 138.8787 135.7663 137.0297