2020 MOP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0664 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.0018 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0305 SBD

2020 MOP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 1.0664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 1.0018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0645 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0344 to the December average rate of 1.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0664 was up 2.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0367, 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 5,332 SBD

2019 Average 5,081 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 5,009 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.74 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0484

1.0033

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MOP to SBD 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 1.0383, compared to 1.0227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0399 SBD (High: 1.0664 / Low: 1.0265). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 SBD (High: 1.0477 / Low: 1.0430).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.0357) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0301 (+3.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.0357

2019 Avg (March) 1.0056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0416	1.0194	1.0344
February	1.0339	1.0257	1.0307
March	1.0664	1.0265	1.0357
April	1.0480	1.0364	1.0415
May	1.0502	1.0355	1.0430
June	1.0477	1.0430	1.0447
July	1.0485	1.0323	1.0423
August	1.0382	1.0275	1.0340
September	1.0359	1.0186	1.0248
October	1.0239	1.0120	1.0175
November	1.0158	1.0018	1.0107
December	1.0118	1.0021	1.0071