YEARLY HIGH
0.2209 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1979 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2039 MOP

2020 MUR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.1979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0230 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2188 to the December average rate of 0.2016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2209 was down 7.37% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,105 MOP
2019 Average 1,135 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 989 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.22 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2208
0.1978
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MOP 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 0.2072, compared to 0.2005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0169 MOP (High: 0.2165 / Low: 0.1997). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MOP (High: 0.2011 / Low: 0.1988).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2188) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2356), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0167 (-7.11%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2188
2019 Avg (January) 0.2356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2209 0.2169 0.2188
February 0.2180 0.2129 0.2152
March 0.2165 0.1997 0.2082
April 0.2037 0.1991 0.2012
May 0.2011 0.1981 0.1999
June 0.2012 0.1982 0.1997
July 0.2019 0.1979 0.1998
August 0.2019 0.1995 0.2010
September 0.2025 0.1993 0.2006
October 0.2011 0.1988 0.2001
November 0.2010 0.1984 0.2001
December 0.2030 0.1986 0.2016