YEARLY HIGH
2.2063 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.8518 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0530 MOP

2020 PLN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PLN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2.2063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1.8518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3545 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0929 to the December average rate of 2.1712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2063 was up 1.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,126 MOP
2019 Average 42,054 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 37,036 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,090.22 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1975
1.8818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 1.9975, compared to 2.1084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2607 MOP (High: 2.1124 / Low: 1.8518). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0468 MOP (High: 2.1729 / Low: 2.1260).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2607
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0468

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0880 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.1712) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0807 (+3.86%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.1712
2019 Avg (December) 2.0905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1253 2.0555 2.0929
February 2.0714 2.0221 2.0426
March 2.1124 1.8518 1.9962
April 1.9389 1.8803 1.9081
May 1.9975 1.8902 1.9241
June 2.0503 1.9953 2.0211
July 2.1490 2.0084 2.0564
August 2.1729 2.1260 2.1452
September 2.1678 2.0313 2.1026
October 2.1160 2.0158 2.0706
November 2.1305 2.0151 2.1046
December 2.2063 2.1439 2.1712