2020 MOP to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1300.2256 SLL

YEARLY LOW

928.8749 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1155.8404 SLL

2020 MOP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 1300.2256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 928.8749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 371.3507 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 935.1941 to the December average rate of 1268.3112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1300.2256 was up 10.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 1174.9116, 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 6,501,128 SLL

2019 Average 4,958,712 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 4,644,375 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,856,753.36 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1301.6230

901.8823

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SLL 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 1068.0434, compared to 1243.6374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 175.5940 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1068.0434

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1243.6374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 278.4738 SLL (High: 1226.5637 / Low: 948.0900). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9810 SLL (High: 1222.2684 / Low: 1217.2874).

April Spread (Volatile) ±278.4738

June Spread (Stable) ±4.9810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.8632 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8632

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1262.4947) against the same month in 2019 (average: 922.6182), the exchange rate shifted by +339.8765 (+36.84%).

2020 Avg (November) 1262.4947

2019 Avg (November) 922.6182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	938.4422	928.8749	935.1941
February	950.7473	935.3876	946.5194
March	962.6075	944.3369	951.0126
April	1226.5637	948.0900	1130.5497
May	1233.8672	1213.8762	1224.4239
June	1222.2684	1217.2874	1220.5607
July	1228.4028	1217.8235	1223.0552
August	1239.5466	1227.4156	1233.2686
September	1239.1273	1226.4936	1234.9777
October	1248.9825	1228.4024	1239.7171
November	1300.2256	1247.3321	1262.4947
December	1277.7446	1263.5140	1268.3112