2020 MOP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

497.7488 MGA

YEARLY LOW

451.8849 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

476.9186 MGA

2020 MOP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 497.7488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 451.8849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 45.8639 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 459.7271 to the December average rate of 478.1743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 497.7488 was up 6.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 468.3326, 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 2,488,744 MGA

2019 Average 2,251,121 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 2,259,425 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 229,319.42 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

494.2245

456.5909

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MGA 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 469.5515, compared to 484.2858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.7343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 469.5515

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 484.2858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 23.8874 MGA (High: 497.6670 / Low: 473.7797). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.3061 MGA (High: 479.4338 / Low: 475.1277).

November Spread (Volatile) ±23.8874

May Spread (Stable) ±4.3061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 12.9141 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -12.9141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 490.7190) against the same month in 2019 (average: 456.4512), the exchange rate shifted by +34.2678 (+7.51%).

2020 Avg (October) 490.7190

2019 Avg (October) 456.4512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	465.2143	451.8849	459.7271
February	465.6140	453.1127	462.5714
March	472.1212	455.9037	465.6530
April	478.7334	469.5151	472.8070
May	479.4338	475.1277	477.2178
June	485.1167	468.8616	479.3328
July	485.1030	476.0991	481.5110
August	482.8041	474.5444	480.5972
September	487.8132	480.4201	483.6248
October	497.7488	487.6840	490.7190
November	497.6670	473.7797	491.0883
December	489.3052	465.7046	478.1743