2020 MOP to NPR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |