YEARLY HIGH
1.9543 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.9165 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9313 MVR

2020 MOP to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1.9543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.9165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0378 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9302 to the December average rate of 1.9302, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9543 was up 0.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9511, 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 9,772 MVR
2019 Average 9,570 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 9,583 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188.87 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9395
1.9281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MVR 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 1.9329, compared to 1.9297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0277 MVR (High: 1.9498 / Low: 1.9221). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 MVR (High: 1.9309 / Low: 1.9284).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 1.9386) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0312 (+1.63%).

2020 Avg (May) 1.9386
2019 Avg (May) 1.9074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9375 1.9165 1.9302
February 1.9345 1.9186 1.9296
March 1.9498 1.9221 1.9323
April 1.9451 1.9204 1.9319
May 1.9543 1.9339 1.9386
June 1.9437 1.9276 1.9346
July 1.9310 1.9277 1.9294
August 1.9355 1.9236 1.9297
September 1.9312 1.9280 1.9298
October 1.9309 1.9284 1.9299
November 1.9322 1.9273 1.9291
December 1.9376 1.9279 1.9302