YEARLY HIGH
57.1679 KZT
YEARLY LOW
46.8965 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
51.8265 KZT

2020 MOP to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 57.1679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 46.8965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2714 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.3672 to the December average rate of 52.7139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 57.1679 was up 18.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 48.3127, 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 285,839 KZT
2019 Average 237,354 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 234,482 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,357.15 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

54.9870
46.4858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KZT 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 50.6870, compared to 52.9661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2792 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.6870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.9661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.0047 KZT (High: 57.1679 / Low: 47.1631). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5397 KZT (High: 52.9514 / Low: 52.4117).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.0047
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0302 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 52.3759) against the same month in 2019 (average: 46.8006), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5753 (+11.91%).

2020 Avg (March) 52.3759
2019 Avg (March) 46.8006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.7995 47.0508 47.3672
February 47.6131 46.8965 47.1942
March 57.1679 47.1631 52.3759
April 56.3237 53.3479 54.2786
May 53.5517 51.5911 52.4680
June 51.0846 49.7672 50.4378
July 52.8404 50.9396 51.7109
August 52.9514 52.4117 52.5997
September 54.2243 52.4193 53.2343
October 54.2661 53.5273 53.8276
November 54.5397 53.0364 53.7105
December 53.3137 52.4811 52.7139