YEARLY HIGH
1.9780 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.7850 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9024 MOP

2020 MYR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MYR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.9780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1.7850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1930 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9634 to the December average rate of 1.9686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9780 was down 0.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39,560 MOP
2019 Average 38,968 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 35,700 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,860.09 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9819
1.8217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 1.8822, compared to 1.9227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1373 MOP (High: 1.9223 / Low: 1.7850). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 MOP (High: 1.9277 / Low: 1.9162).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1373
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0640 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0640

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.9686) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0305 (+1.57%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.9686
2019 Avg (December) 1.9380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9732 1.9514 1.9634
February 1.9531 1.8956 1.9256
March 1.9223 1.7850 1.8616
April 1.8576 1.8167 1.8350
May 1.8578 1.8295 1.8397
June 1.8789 1.8498 1.8677
July 1.8836 1.8618 1.8718
August 1.9165 1.8834 1.9063
September 1.9399 1.9133 1.9239
October 1.9277 1.9162 1.9227
November 1.9631 1.9147 1.9428
December 1.9780 1.9592 1.9686