YEARLY HIGH
0.3422 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3352 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3383 XCD

2020 MOP to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.3422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.3352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0069 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3375 to the December average rate of 0.3384, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3422 was up 0.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3402, 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 1,711 XCD
2019 Average 1,675 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,676 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.61 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3387
0.3374
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XCD 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 0.3381, compared to 0.3385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0065 XCD (High: 0.3422 / Low: 0.3357). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 XCD (High: 0.3387 / Low: 0.3383).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.3381) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3344), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+1.11%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.3381
2019 Avg (March) 0.3344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3387 0.3352 0.3375
February 0.3380 0.3366 0.3375
March 0.3422 0.3357 0.3381
April 0.3413 0.3370 0.3386
May 0.3408 0.3383 0.3386
June 0.3387 0.3383 0.3386
July 0.3388 0.3382 0.3385
August 0.3394 0.3376 0.3385
September 0.3387 0.3383 0.3385
October 0.3388 0.3384 0.3386
November 0.3389 0.3381 0.3384
December 0.3387 0.3383 0.3384