YEARLY HIGH
0.1310 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0988 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1111 MOP

2020 RUB to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1294 to the December average rate of 0.1079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1310 was up 1.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 655 MOP
2019 Average 624 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 494 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.11 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1321
0.1003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1155, compared to 0.1066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1155
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0222 MOP (High: 0.1209 / Low: 0.0988). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 MOP (High: 0.1096 / Low: 0.1055).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1294) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1211), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0083 (+6.88%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1294
2019 Avg (January) 0.1211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1310 0.1251 0.1294
February 0.1271 0.1202 0.1248
March 0.1209 0.0988 0.1076
April 0.1093 0.1015 0.1065
May 0.1138 0.1051 0.1097
June 0.1172 0.1121 0.1152
July 0.1132 0.1073 0.1116
August 0.1096 0.1055 0.1081
September 0.1084 0.1008 0.1050
October 0.1048 0.1006 0.1029
November 0.1058 0.0991 0.1039
December 0.1093 0.1051 0.1079