2020 MOP to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MOP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MOP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 14.0058. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 12.1510.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8548 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4229 to the December average rate of 12.2768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.0058 was up 3.34% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.5531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MOP to XPF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 13.5463, compared to 12.6599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8864 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9362 XPF (High: 14.0058 / Low: 13.0696). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2016 XPF (High: 12.8012 / Low: 12.5996).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4129 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 13.4838) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.0660), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4178 (+3.20%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.5355 | 13.1945 | 13.4229 |
| February | 13.8100 | 13.4448 | 13.6511 |
| March | 14.0058 | 13.0696 | 13.4838 |
| April | 13.8781 | 13.6143 | 13.7578 |
| May | 13.8430 | 13.4474 | 13.6789 |
| June | 13.4393 | 13.1560 | 13.2835 |
| July | 13.3010 | 12.5932 | 13.0469 |
| August | 12.7389 | 12.5340 | 12.6340 |
| September | 12.8503 | 12.5434 | 12.6833 |
| October | 12.8012 | 12.5996 | 12.7037 |
| November | 12.8382 | 12.4863 | 12.6148 |
| December | 12.3781 | 12.1510 | 12.2768 |