2020 MOP to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5602 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.5056 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5260 MYR

2020 MOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.5602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.5056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0547 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5093 to the December average rate of 0.5080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5602 was up 6.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5281, 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 2,801 MYR

2019 Average 2,566 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 2,528 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 273.32 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5487

0.5043

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MYR 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 0.5317, compared to 0.5202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5317

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0400 MYR (High: 0.5602 / Low: 0.5202). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 MYR (High: 0.5219 / Low: 0.5188).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0400

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5374) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0328 (+6.49%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5374

2019 Avg (March) 0.5047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5124	0.5068	0.5093
February	0.5275	0.5120	0.5193
March	0.5602	0.5202	0.5374
April	0.5504	0.5383	0.5450
May	0.5466	0.5383	0.5436
June	0.5406	0.5322	0.5354
July	0.5371	0.5309	0.5342
August	0.5309	0.5218	0.5246
September	0.5227	0.5155	0.5198
October	0.5219	0.5188	0.5201
November	0.5223	0.5094	0.5148
December	0.5104	0.5056	0.5080