2020 MOP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3530 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3157 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3332 WST

2020 MOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.3530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0372 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3287 to the December average rate of 0.3194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3530 was up 5.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3355, 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 1,765 WST

2019 Average 1,629 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,579 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 186.05 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3508

0.3166

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MOP to WST 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 0.3393, compared to 0.3271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3393

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0143 WST (High: 0.3480 / Low: 0.3337). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 WST (High: 0.3366 / Low: 0.3329).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3480) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0250 (+7.73%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3480

2019 Avg (April) 0.3230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3321	0.3257	0.3287
February	0.3366	0.3329	0.3343
March	0.3480	0.3337	0.3400
April	0.3530	0.3414	0.3480
May	0.3494	0.3427	0.3464
June	0.3445	0.3324	0.3384
July	0.3388	0.3264	0.3323
August	0.3310	0.3258	0.3282
September	0.3339	0.3251	0.3279
October	0.3332	0.3270	0.3298
November	0.3295	0.3220	0.3252
December	0.3221	0.3157	0.3194