YEARLY HIGH
0.1785 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1428 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1480 MOP

2020 SDG to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.1428.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0358 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1767 to the December average rate of 0.1445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1785 was down 0.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 893 MOP
2019 Average 879 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 714 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.92 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1800
0.1411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.1515, compared to 0.1444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1515
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0167 MOP (High: 0.1634 / Low: 0.1467). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MOP (High: 0.1445 / Low: 0.1443).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0220 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0220

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1767) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+4.10%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1767
2019 Avg (January) 0.1698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1785 0.1634 0.1767
February 0.1634 0.1467 0.1547
March 0.1467 0.1428 0.1447
April 0.1450 0.1432 0.1443
May 0.1445 0.1434 0.1443
June 0.1445 0.1443 0.1444
July 0.1445 0.1442 0.1443
August 0.1448 0.1440 0.1444
September 0.1446 0.1442 0.1443
October 0.1445 0.1442 0.1444
November 0.1445 0.1442 0.1444
December 0.1446 0.1443 0.1445