2020 MOP to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

73.5217 SOS

YEARLY LOW

72.1266 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

72.7293 SOS

2020 MOP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 73.5217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 72.1266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3951 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.4796 to the December average rate of 72.7552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 73.5217 was up 1.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 72.5637, 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 367,608 SOS

2019 Average 359,286 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 360,633 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,975.63 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

72.8822

72.4430

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SOS 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 72.7234, compared to 72.7353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0119 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.7234

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.7353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.2002 SOS (High: 73.3714 / Low: 72.1711). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4999 SOS (High: 73.0609 / Low: 72.5610).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2002

June Spread (Stable) ±0.4999

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1531 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1531

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 72.7454) against the same month in 2019 (average: 71.7155), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0299 (+1.44%).

2020 Avg (April) 72.7454

2019 Avg (April) 71.7155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	73.2480	72.1266	72.4796
February	73.3714	72.1711	72.7584
March	73.4871	72.2927	72.8456
April	73.5217	72.4457	72.7454
May	73.0134	72.4305	72.7356
June	73.0609	72.5610	72.7757
July	73.1930	72.4695	72.7366
August	73.1930	72.2160	72.5835
September	73.3113	72.4620	72.7680
October	73.1441	72.4653	72.7926
November	73.1015	72.4605	72.7757
December	73.1603	72.4399	72.7552