YEARLY HIGH
20.9387 MOP
YEARLY LOW
20.4795 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.7489 MOP

2020 OMR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the OMR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 20.9387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 20.4795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4593 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7962 to the December average rate of 20.7423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.9387 was down 0.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.0762, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,694 MOP
2019 Average 104,799 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 102,397 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,296.32 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

20.8067
20.7191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 20.7596, compared to 20.7382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4317 MOP (High: 20.9112 / Low: 20.4795). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 MOP (High: 20.7523 / Low: 20.7258).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4317
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0382 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 20.7962) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.9775), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1813 (-0.86%).

2020 Avg (January) 20.7962
2019 Avg (January) 20.9775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9387 20.7230 20.7962
February 20.8522 20.7678 20.7994
March 20.9112 20.4795 20.7647
April 20.8225 20.5981 20.7264
May 20.8061 20.5929 20.7365
June 20.7523 20.7258 20.7347
July 20.7589 20.7188 20.7368
August 20.7968 20.6785 20.7378
September 20.7485 20.7218 20.7351
October 20.7442 20.7174 20.7350
November 20.7608 20.7144 20.7422
December 20.7612 20.7245 20.7423