2020 QAR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2141 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.1742 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1939 MOP

2020 QAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.2141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 2.1742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0399 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1991 to the December average rate of 2.1927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2141 was down 0.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,070 MOP

2019 Average 11,081 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,871 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.50 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2001

2.1910

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 2.1951, compared to 2.1926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1951

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0399 MOP (High: 2.2140 / Low: 2.1742). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MOP (High: 2.1932 / Low: 2.1909).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.1991) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0190 (-0.86%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.1991

2019 Avg (January) 2.2181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2141	2.1925	2.1991
February	2.2051	2.1961	2.1993
March	2.2140	2.1742	2.1957
April	2.2025	2.1745	2.1921
May	2.1941	2.1770	2.1918
June	2.1942	2.1916	2.1924
July	2.1952	2.1909	2.1927
August	2.1975	2.1867	2.1923
September	2.1940	2.1912	2.1925
October	2.1932	2.1909	2.1924
November	2.1953	2.1904	2.1932
December	2.1941	2.1873	2.1927