YEARLY HIGH
65.1175 SYP
YEARLY LOW
63.8883 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.2516 SYP

2020 MOP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 65.1175. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 63.8883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2292 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.3181 to the December average rate of 64.2274, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 65.1175 was up 0.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 64.8061, 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 325,588 SYP
2019 Average 319,157 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 319,442 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,146.10 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

64.4245
64.0475
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SYP 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 64.3274, compared to 64.1758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.3274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 64.1758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1709 SYP (High: 65.1175 / Low: 63.9467). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1124 SYP (High: 64.2955 / Low: 64.1831).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1709
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1365 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 64.3931) against the same month in 2019 (average: 63.7121), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6810 (+1.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 64.3931
2019 Avg (March) 63.7121

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.5470 63.8883 64.3181
February 64.4095 64.1513 64.3138
March 65.1175 63.9467 64.3931
April 64.7856 64.1706 64.3327
May 64.7693 64.2225 64.3052
June 64.4071 64.2176 64.3014
July 64.3448 64.0635 64.2404
August 64.2731 63.9326 64.1040
September 64.1966 63.9910 64.0790
October 64.2651 64.1080 64.1840
November 64.3170 64.0770 64.2200
December 64.2955 64.1831 64.2274