YEARLY HIGH
3.1940 MXN
YEARLY LOW
2.3167 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6894 MXN

2020 MOP to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 3.1940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 2.3167.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8772 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3485 to the December average rate of 2.4984, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.1940 was up 26.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5200, 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 15,970 MXN
2019 Average 11,927 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 11,584 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,386.13 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.1027
2.2799
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MXN 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 2.7114, compared to 2.6674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7114
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7696 MXN (High: 3.1940 / Low: 2.4243). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0384 MXN (High: 2.3704 / Low: 2.3320).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7696
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0384

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1400 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.7944) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3822), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4122 (+17.30%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.7944
2019 Avg (March) 2.3822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3704 2.3320 2.3485
February 2.4442 2.3167 2.3535
March 3.1940 2.4243 2.7944
April 3.1647 2.9224 3.0341
May 3.1318 2.7771 2.9388
June 2.8899 2.6911 2.7988
July 2.8576 2.7492 2.8057
August 2.8385 2.7247 2.7748
September 2.8073 2.6160 2.7097
October 2.7386 2.6131 2.6614
November 2.6769 2.5019 2.5542
December 2.5333 2.4767 2.4984