YEARLY HIGH
0.0520 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0473 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0494 MOP

2020 PKR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0520. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0048 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0517 to the December average rate of 0.0498, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0520 was down 10.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 26,024 MOP
2019 Average 26,943 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 23,635 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,388.60 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0523
0.0471
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0501, compared to 0.0487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0039 MOP (High: 0.0520 / Low: 0.0481). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MOP (High: 0.0519 / Low: 0.0516).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0519) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0580), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0062 (-10.61%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0519
2019 Avg (February) 0.0580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0519 0.0516 0.0517
February 0.0520 0.0517 0.0519
March 0.0520 0.0481 0.0505
April 0.0499 0.0476 0.0485
May 0.0504 0.0490 0.0498
June 0.0490 0.0475 0.0482
July 0.0480 0.0475 0.0477
August 0.0482 0.0473 0.0475
September 0.0482 0.0479 0.0481
October 0.0498 0.0483 0.0490
November 0.0505 0.0496 0.0501
December 0.0500 0.0497 0.0498