YEARLY HIGH
7.2390 MKD
YEARLY LOW
6.2738 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.7689 MKD

2020 MOP to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 7.2390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 6.2738.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9651 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9176 to the December average rate of 6.3407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.2390 was up 3.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.9922, 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 36,195 MKD
2019 Average 34,057 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 31,369 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,825.72 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.1858
6.2639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MKD 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 6.9985, compared to 6.5393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.9985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5074 MKD (High: 7.2390 / Low: 6.7316). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0951 MKD (High: 6.6033 / Low: 6.5082).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5074
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2161 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6.9726) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.7330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2396 (+3.56%).

2020 Avg (March) 6.9726
2019 Avg (March) 6.7330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9820 6.8024 6.9176
February 7.1269 6.9675 7.0502
March 7.2390 6.7316 6.9726
April 7.1627 7.0291 7.1090
May 7.1501 6.9357 7.0788
June 6.9352 6.7940 6.8628
July 6.8736 6.5151 6.7417
August 6.5751 6.4704 6.5271
September 6.6347 6.4801 6.5471
October 6.6033 6.5082 6.5603
November 6.6290 6.4673 6.5187
December 6.4466 6.2738 6.3407