YEARLY HIGH
21.1550 PKR
YEARLY LOW
19.2133 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.2581 PKR

2020 MOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 14, valuing the pair at 21.1550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 19.2133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9417 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3251 to the December average rate of 20.0722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.1550 was up 4.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.3405, 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 105,775 PKR
2019 Average 93,079 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 96,066 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,708.63 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.2308
19.1021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PKR 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 19.9791, compared to 20.5372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.9791
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5638 PKR (High: 20.7930 / Low: 19.2292). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0913 PKR (High: 19.3743 / Low: 19.2830).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5638
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0913

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5342 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5342

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 21.0534) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.7417), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3117 (+6.64%).

2020 Avg (August) 21.0534
2019 Avg (August) 19.7417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.3743 19.2830 19.3251
February 19.3304 19.2133 19.2795
March 20.7930 19.2292 19.8064
April 21.0257 20.0440 20.6250
May 20.3959 19.8538 20.0908
June 21.0475 20.4278 20.7479
July 21.0580 20.8123 20.9455
August 21.1550 20.7479 21.0534
September 20.8607 20.7257 20.7970
October 20.6930 20.0958 20.3999
November 20.1547 19.8003 19.9550
December 20.1209 19.9814 20.0722