2020 SAR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1489 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.1001 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1287 MOP

2020 SAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.1489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 2.1001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0489 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1343 to the December average rate of 2.1285, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1489 was down 0.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1635, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,745 MOP

2019 Average 10,757 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,500 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.31 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1359

2.1215

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.1288, compared to 2.1286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1288

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0449 MOP (High: 2.1450 / Low: 2.1001). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 MOP (High: 2.1296 / Low: 2.1270).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0449

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.1343) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1536), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0193 (-0.90%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.1343

2019 Avg (January) 2.1536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1489	2.1267	2.1343
February	2.1403	2.1312	2.1347
March	2.1450	2.1001	2.1290
April	2.1313	2.1046	2.1227
May	2.1265	2.1115	2.1248
June	2.1296	2.1258	2.1272
July	2.1306	2.1267	2.1284
August	2.1348	2.1228	2.1288
September	2.1296	2.1270	2.1283
October	2.1292	2.1263	2.1282
November	2.1313	2.1265	2.1292
December	2.1297	2.1267	2.1285