YEARLY HIGH
0.4595 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.4121 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4375 PEN

2020 MOP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.4595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0473 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4153 to the December average rate of 0.4509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4595 was up 8.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4221, 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 2,297 PEN
2019 Average 2,067 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 2,061 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.70 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4554
0.4117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PEN 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 0.4274, compared to 0.4475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0198 PEN (High: 0.4467 / Low: 0.4269). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 PEN (High: 0.4534 / Low: 0.4490).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0198
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.4518) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0340 (+8.13%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.4518
2019 Avg (November) 0.4178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4231 0.4121 0.4153
February 0.4305 0.4203 0.4234
March 0.4467 0.4269 0.4363
April 0.4333 0.4218 0.4261
May 0.4316 0.4227 0.4280
June 0.4430 0.4262 0.4353
July 0.4441 0.4378 0.4405
August 0.4493 0.4411 0.4459
September 0.4509 0.4416 0.4454
October 0.4538 0.4477 0.4504
November 0.4595 0.4479 0.4518
December 0.4534 0.4490 0.4509