YEARLY HIGH
6.0395 MOP
YEARLY LOW
5.4432 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7932 MOP

2020 SGD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SGD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 6.0395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 5.4432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5963 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9271 to the December average rate of 5.9946, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.0395 was up 0.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.0256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,197 MOP
2019 Average 29,579 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 27,216 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,981.40 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.0334
5.5679
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 5.7162, compared to 5.8701 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7162
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8701

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3742 MOP (High: 5.8174 / Low: 5.4432). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0568 MOP (High: 5.9010 / Low: 5.8442).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3742
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1628 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.9946) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.9243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0703 (+1.19%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.9946
2019 Avg (December) 5.9243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9926 5.8615 5.9271
February 5.8632 5.7208 5.7644
March 5.8174 5.4432 5.6451
April 5.6598 5.5469 5.6067
May 5.6546 5.5865 5.6272
June 5.7596 5.6672 5.7270
July 5.8202 5.7184 5.7532
August 5.8783 5.7954 5.8311
September 5.8851 5.7970 5.8421
October 5.9010 5.8442 5.8706
November 5.9681 5.8379 5.9293
December 6.0395 5.9646 5.9946