2020 SBD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9982 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.9378 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9705 MOP

2020 SBD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.9982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.9378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0604 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9667 to the December average rate of 0.9930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9982 was down 1.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,991 MOP

2019 Average 4,920 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,689 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 302.10 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9965

0.9537

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.9631, compared to 0.9779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9631

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0364 MOP (High: 0.9742 / Low: 0.9378). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 MOP (High: 0.9587 / Low: 0.9545).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0364

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.9894) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9746), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0148 (+1.52%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.9894

2019 Avg (November) 0.9746

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9809	0.9601	0.9667
February	0.9749	0.9672	0.9702
March	0.9742	0.9378	0.9655
April	0.9649	0.9542	0.9602
May	0.9658	0.9522	0.9588
June	0.9587	0.9545	0.9572
July	0.9687	0.9538	0.9595
August	0.9732	0.9632	0.9671
September	0.9818	0.9654	0.9758
October	0.9881	0.9766	0.9828
November	0.9982	0.9844	0.9894
December	0.9979	0.9883	0.9930