YEARLY HIGH
0.4599 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.4517 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4558 QAR

2020 MOP to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.4599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4547 to the December average rate of 0.4561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4599 was up 0.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4564, 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 2,300 QAR
2019 Average 2,256 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,258 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.44 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4564
0.4545
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to QAR 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 0.4556, compared to 0.4561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0083 QAR (High: 0.4599 / Low: 0.4517). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 QAR (High: 0.4564 / Low: 0.4560).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4554) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4505), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+1.10%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4554
2019 Avg (March) 0.4505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4561 0.4517 0.4547
February 0.4554 0.4535 0.4547
March 0.4599 0.4517 0.4554
April 0.4599 0.4540 0.4562
May 0.4593 0.4558 0.4563
June 0.4563 0.4557 0.4561
July 0.4564 0.4555 0.4561
August 0.4573 0.4551 0.4561
September 0.4564 0.4558 0.4561
October 0.4564 0.4560 0.4561
November 0.4565 0.4555 0.4560
December 0.4572 0.4558 0.4561