YEARLY HIGH
2.3358 MDL
YEARLY LOW
2.0569 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1584 MDL

2020 MOP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 2.3358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 2.0569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2789 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1700 to the December average rate of 2.1531, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.3358 was up 3.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2664, 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 11,679 MDL
2019 Average 10,858 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 10,285 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,394.63 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2911
2.0518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MDL 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 2.2014, compared to 2.1154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.1307 MDL (High: 2.3358 / Low: 2.2051). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 MDL (High: 2.1603 / Low: 2.1278).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1307
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.0668 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.2711) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1842), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0869 (+3.98%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.2711
2019 Avg (April) 2.1842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2091 2.1309 2.1700
February 2.2193 2.1545 2.1924
March 2.2728 2.1510 2.2092
April 2.3358 2.2051 2.2711
May 2.2481 2.1872 2.2164
June 2.1819 2.1237 2.1496
July 2.1595 2.0711 2.1231
August 2.0908 2.0569 2.0718
September 2.1141 2.0631 2.0824
October 2.1405 2.1021 2.1185
November 2.1603 2.1278 2.1436
December 2.1715 2.1367 2.1531