YEARLY HIGH
185.1917 MMK
YEARLY LOW
160.0987 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
172.2597 MMK

2020 MOP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 185.1917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 160.0987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.0929 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 183.4063 to the December average rate of 167.4360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 185.1917 was down 3.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 191.7365, 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 925,958 MMK
2019 Average 942,779 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 800,494 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 125,464.72 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

185.5598
159.7180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MMK 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 178.0223, compared to 166.4971 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.5253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 178.0223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 166.4971

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 12.1226 MMK (High: 179.0074 / Low: 166.8849). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8619 MMK (High: 177.1933 / Low: 174.3315).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.1226
May Spread (Stable) ±2.8619

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.9128 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 183.4063) against the same month in 2019 (average: 189.7908), the exchange rate shifted by -6.3845 (-3.36%).

2020 Avg (January) 183.4063
2019 Avg (January) 189.7908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 185.1917 182.1449 183.4063
February 182.9898 179.0074 181.1135
March 179.0074 166.8849 175.2007
April 181.5840 174.4195 177.9791
May 177.1933 174.3315 175.7719
June 175.9960 171.7482 174.6625
July 174.0177 170.3434 171.4023
August 171.7988 166.3595 169.9902
September 167.1137 163.7913 165.5488
October 163.7853 160.0987 161.8715
November 164.7228 160.7255 162.7337
December 173.2597 165.0198 167.4360