YEARLY HIGH
5.7492 UYU
YEARLY LOW
4.6310 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2551 UYU

2020 MOP to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 5.7492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.6310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1182 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6628 to the December average rate of 5.3122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.7492 was up 21.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.7250, 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 28,746 UYU
2019 Average 21,844 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 23,155 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,590.90 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.5211
4.5848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to UYU 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 5.1640, compared to 5.3462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1822 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8936 UYU (High: 5.7492 / Low: 4.8556). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 UYU (High: 5.3437 / Low: 5.3128).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8936
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0309

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 0.0821 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 5.3627) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.1103), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2524 (+30.47%).

2020 Avg (March) 5.3627
2019 Avg (March) 4.1103

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6991 4.6310 4.6628
February 4.8556 4.6943 4.7438
March 5.7492 4.8556 5.3627
April 5.5379 5.3838 5.4430
May 5.5277 5.2949 5.4268
June 5.4272 5.2667 5.3447
July 5.4904 5.2847 5.3968
August 5.3806 5.3046 5.3429
September 5.3437 5.3128 5.3244
October 5.3749 5.3231 5.3426
November 5.3892 5.3379 5.3581
December 5.3465 5.2803 5.3122