YEARLY HIGH
1.4793 NOK
YEARLY LOW
1.0689 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1793 NOK

2020 MOP to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 1.4793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.0689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4104 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1170 to the December average rate of 1.0899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4793 was up 29.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1446, 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 7,397 NOK
2019 Average 5,453 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 5,344 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,052.24 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3273
1.0684
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to NOK 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 1.2215, compared to 1.1372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0842 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2215
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3241 NOK (High: 1.4793 / Low: 1.1553). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 NOK (High: 1.1719 / Low: 1.1507).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3241
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0212

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 0.0687 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.2863) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2220 (+20.86%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.2863
2019 Avg (March) 1.0642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1507 1.0885 1.1170
February 1.1719 1.1507 1.1600
March 1.4793 1.1553 1.2863
April 1.3516 1.2778 1.3057
May 1.3159 1.2173 1.2642
June 1.2184 1.1581 1.1955
July 1.1935 1.1306 1.1649
August 1.1446 1.0944 1.1206
September 1.1983 1.0967 1.1465
October 1.1938 1.1445 1.1644
November 1.1991 1.1052 1.1371
December 1.1073 1.0689 1.0899