2020 MOP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

24.2405 LKR

YEARLY LOW

22.6076 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.2134 LKR

2020 MOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 24.2405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 22.6076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6329 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.6604 to the December average rate of 23.4396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.2405 was up 6.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.7201, 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 121,203 LKR

2019 Average 110,705 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 113,038 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,164.48 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.1480

22.5252

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LKR 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 23.2077, compared to 23.2190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.2077

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.2190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0366 LKR (High: 23.7011 / Low: 22.6645). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0683 LKR (High: 23.3200 / Low: 23.2517).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0366

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0683

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 0.5256 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 24.0128) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21.6330), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3798 (+11.00%).

2020 Avg (April) 24.0128

2019 Avg (April) 21.6330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.6827	22.6076	22.6604
February	22.7374	22.6354	22.6760
March	23.7011	22.6645	23.1174
April	24.2405	23.7348	24.0128
May	23.8627	23.2477	23.4872
June	23.3885	23.1813	23.2927
July	23.3200	23.2517	23.2750
August	23.3381	22.9086	23.1678
September	23.2951	23.0682	23.1791
October	23.1742	23.0753	23.0996
November	23.2711	23.0824	23.1532
December	23.8260	23.1994	23.4396