YEARLY HIGH
14.0058 XPF
YEARLY LOW
12.1510 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1031 XPF

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 70,029 XPF
2019 Average 66,039 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 60,755 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,274.22 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.9059
12.1287
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.5463
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9362
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (March) 13.4838
2019 Avg (March) 13.0660

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