YEARLY HIGH
15.4101 NPR
YEARLY LOW
14.1253 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8354 NPR

2020 MOP to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 15.4101. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 14.1253.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2847 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2344 to the December average rate of 14.7526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.4101 was up 7.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.3255, 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 77,050 NPR
2019 Average 69,756 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 70,627 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,423.64 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.3650
14.1316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to NPR 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 14.8307, compared to 14.8402 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.8307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.8402

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9039 NPR (High: 15.3011 / Low: 14.3972). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1541 NPR (High: 14.9507 / Low: 14.7966).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9039
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1541

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2286 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 15.2622) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.7615), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5007 (+10.91%).

2020 Avg (April) 15.2622
2019 Avg (April) 13.7615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.3549 14.1253 14.2344
February 14.3972 14.2276 14.2781
March 15.3011 14.3972 14.8759
April 15.4101 15.0979 15.2622
May 15.2326 15.0438 15.1537
June 15.2616 15.0541 15.1799
July 15.1440 14.9386 15.0178
August 15.0485 14.6921 14.9413
September 14.7894 14.5668 14.7127
October 14.9377 14.6516 14.7396
November 14.9507 14.7966 14.8771
December 14.8343 14.6406 14.7526