2020 MOP to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

7.0046 SDG

YEARLY LOW

5.6008 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.7819 SDG

2020 MOP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 7.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.6008.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4039 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6593 to the December average rate of 6.9219, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.0046 was up 18.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.9339, 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 35,023 SDG

2019 Average 28,447 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 28,004 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,019.42 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.0565

5.5323

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SDG 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 6.6376, compared to 6.9262 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6376

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.9262

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.6982 SDG (High: 6.8168 / Low: 6.1186). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 SDG (High: 6.9301 / Low: 6.9184).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6982

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6.9117) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.8925), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0192 (+17.30%).

2020 Avg (March) 6.9117

2019 Avg (March) 5.8925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.1186	5.6008	5.6593
February	6.8168	6.1186	6.4710
March	7.0046	6.8168	6.9117
April	6.9847	6.8959	6.9282
May	6.9725	6.9223	6.9295
June	6.9301	6.9184	6.9259
July	6.9335	6.9194	6.9282
August	6.9458	6.9076	6.9271
September	6.9346	6.9176	6.9288
October	6.9367	6.9185	6.9249
November	6.9371	6.9185	6.9264
December	6.9309	6.9142	6.9219