YEARLY HIGH
45.1994 MRO
YEARLY LOW
44.2850 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.6909 MRO

2020 MOP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 45.1994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 44.2850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9143 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.5876 to the December average rate of 44.7073, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 45.1994 was up 0.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 44.9387, 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 225,997 MRO
2019 Average 221,214 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 221,425 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,571.71 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

44.7424
44.5671
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MRO 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 44.6670, compared to 44.7147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0477 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.6670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.7147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8579 MRO (High: 45.1994 / Low: 44.3415). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0528 MRO (High: 44.7388 / Low: 44.6860).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8579
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0528

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 44.6580) against the same month in 2019 (average: 44.1674), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4905 (+1.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 44.6580
2019 Avg (March) 44.1674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.7412 44.2850 44.5876
February 44.6490 44.4653 44.5817
March 45.1994 44.3415 44.6580
April 45.0909 44.5177 44.7278
May 45.0122 44.6871 44.7245
June 44.7388 44.6860 44.7226
July 44.7542 44.6696 44.7169
August 44.8402 44.5932 44.7138
September 44.7472 44.6930 44.7213
October 44.7610 44.7044 44.7222
November 44.7637 44.6639 44.7068
December 44.7435 44.6845 44.7073