2020 MOP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3905 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.7489 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0600 SZL

2020 MOP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 2.3905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 1.7489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6416 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7931 to the December average rate of 1.8661, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.3905 was up 25.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9104, 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 11,952 SZL

2019 Average 8,951 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 8,744 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,208.14 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.3785

1.7399

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MOP to SZL 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 2.0824, compared to 2.0377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0447 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0824

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3357 SZL (High: 2.2413 / Low: 1.9057). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0641 SZL (High: 1.9057 / Low: 1.8415).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3357

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0641

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1320 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.3252) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7496), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5756 (+32.90%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.3252

2019 Avg (April) 1.7496

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8468	1.7489	1.7931
February	1.9057	1.8415	1.8716
March	2.2413	1.9057	2.0815
April	2.3905	2.2396	2.3252
May	2.3420	2.1760	2.2775
June	2.1875	2.0755	2.1454
July	2.1601	2.0610	2.0996
August	2.2197	2.0849	2.1545
September	2.1466	2.0252	2.0973
October	2.0917	2.0206	2.0628
November	2.0415	1.9034	1.9459
December	1.9203	1.8254	1.8661