YEARLY HIGH
0.0397 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0377 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0384 KWD

2020 MOP to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.0397. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0379 to the December average rate of 0.0382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0397 was up 4.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0381, 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 198 KWD
2019 Average 188 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 188 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.99 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0391
0.0378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KWD 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 0.0385, compared to 0.0383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 KWD (High: 0.0397 / Low: 0.0381). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0386 / Low: 0.0385).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0387) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+2.92%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0387
2019 Avg (March) 0.0376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0380 0.0377 0.0379
February 0.0382 0.0380 0.0381
March 0.0397 0.0381 0.0387
April 0.0392 0.0387 0.0390
May 0.0390 0.0386 0.0387
June 0.0386 0.0385 0.0386
July 0.0386 0.0383 0.0385
August 0.0384 0.0382 0.0383
September 0.0384 0.0383 0.0383
October 0.0384 0.0383 0.0383
November 0.0384 0.0382 0.0383
December 0.0383 0.0381 0.0382