YEARLY HIGH
209.6392 LBP
YEARLY LOW
105.9189 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
189.1165 LBP

2020 MOP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 209.6392. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 105.9189.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 103.7203 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 189.0268 to the December average rate of 189.7061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 209.6392 was up 9.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 190.7572, 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 1,048,196 LBP
2019 Average 935,852 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 529,595 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 518,601.40 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

190.5886
186.5108
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LBP 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 189.0312, compared to 189.2017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1705 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.0312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 189.2017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 84.0180 LBP (High: 189.9369 / Low: 105.9189). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5456 LBP (High: 189.8853 / Low: 189.3397).

July Spread (Volatile) ±84.0180
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5456

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.3982 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3982

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 190.2488) against the same month in 2019 (average: 187.2698), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9790 (+1.59%).

2020 Avg (June) 190.2488
2019 Avg (June) 187.2698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.9245 188.5005 189.0268
February 189.2449 188.4068 188.9079
March 190.6611 113.3184 186.8724
April 191.3635 189.3284 189.6163
May 190.7760 189.2795 189.5153
June 209.6392 188.5519 190.2488
July 189.9369 105.9189 186.8506
August 189.8853 189.3397 189.4739
September 190.8458 189.3275 189.7613
October 190.4580 189.3943 189.7031
November 190.4651 188.9307 189.7151
December 190.4099 189.3398 189.7061