YEARLY HIGH
0.0933 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0867 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0899 XDR

2020 MOP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 0.0867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0065 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0905 to the December average rate of 0.0871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0933 was up 1.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0919, 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 466 XDR
2019 Average 448 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 434 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.66 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0923
0.0866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XDR 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 0.0912, compared to 0.0886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0041 XDR (High: 0.0933 / Low: 0.0891). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0889 / Low: 0.0885).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0912) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+2.82%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0912
2019 Avg (March) 0.0887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0909 0.0896 0.0905
February 0.0916 0.0908 0.0912
March 0.0933 0.0891 0.0912
April 0.0922 0.0915 0.0919
May 0.0922 0.0914 0.0918
June 0.0913 0.0903 0.0908
July 0.0910 0.0888 0.0902
August 0.0891 0.0883 0.0887
September 0.0892 0.0882 0.0887
October 0.0889 0.0885 0.0887
November 0.0888 0.0877 0.0881
December 0.0876 0.0867 0.0871