2020 MOP to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MOP to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MOP to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 10.1228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 7.6331.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4897 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7283 to the December average rate of 9.2650, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.1228 was up 17.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.5865, 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 RUB 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 8.7112, compared to 9.3906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6794 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8549 RUB (High: 10.1228 / Low: 8.2679). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3492 RUB (High: 9.4762 / Low: 9.1271).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4355 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 9.3322) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.0714), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2608 (+15.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.9967 | 7.6331 | 7.7283 |
| February | 8.3165 | 7.8648 | 8.0157 |
| March | 10.1228 | 8.2679 | 9.3322 |
| April | 9.8544 | 9.1529 | 9.3893 |
| May | 9.5147 | 8.7873 | 9.1187 |
| June | 8.9169 | 8.5351 | 8.6833 |
| July | 9.3154 | 8.8302 | 8.9578 |
| August | 9.4762 | 9.1271 | 9.2511 |
| September | 9.9231 | 9.2231 | 9.5276 |
| October | 9.9411 | 9.5436 | 9.7182 |
| November | 10.0919 | 9.4508 | 9.6240 |
| December | 9.5151 | 9.1486 | 9.2650 |