2020 MOP to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2802.4595 STD

YEARLY LOW

2553.4570 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2693.9211 STD

2020 MOP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 2802.4595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 2553.4570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 249.0025 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2692.8399 to the December average rate of 2589.0536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2802.4595 was up 3.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 2714.0424, 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 14,012,297 STD

2019 Average 13,206,067 STD

Yearly Trough Low 12,767,285 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,245,012.45 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2782.5157

2571.4661

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to STD 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 2747.2244, compared to 2640.6178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 106.6066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2747.2244

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2640.6178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 78.3293 STD (High: 2755.7094 / Low: 2677.3801). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.4802 STD (High: 2763.3180 / Low: 2753.8378).

July Spread (Volatile) ±78.3293

June Spread (Stable) ±9.4802

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 85.7815 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -85.7815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2764.9282) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2604.3433), the exchange rate shifted by +160.5850 (+6.17%).

2020 Avg (March) 2764.9282

2019 Avg (March) 2604.3433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2702.1151	2674.5674	2692.8399
February	2756.9208	2694.5194	2739.7860
March	2802.4595	2739.0828	2764.9282
April	2785.1110	2749.9695	2763.0970
May	2780.2545	2760.1264	2762.4532
June	2763.3180	2753.8378	2760.2419
July	2755.7094	2677.3801	2730.1586
August	2680.3150	2626.0504	2644.3771
September	2636.1897	2608.1156	2626.1867
October	2636.9988	2619.9598	2629.8294
November	2636.4892	2617.2631	2624.1013
December	2619.5035	2553.4570	2589.0536