YEARLY HIGH
1.0809 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5635 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9318 MOP

2020 SRD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SRD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.5635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5174 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0736 to the December average rate of 0.5642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0809 was down 0.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,405 MOP
2019 Average 5,410 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,817 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,587.24 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1247
0.5130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 1.0717, compared to 0.7920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2797 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 0.5074 MOP (High: 1.0710 / Low: 0.5637). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MOP (High: 0.5642 / Low: 0.5635).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5074
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3545 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3545

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.0736) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0829), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0093 (-0.86%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.0736
2019 Avg (January) 1.0829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0809 1.0699 1.0736
February 1.0765 1.0721 1.0737
March 1.0795 1.0590 1.0719
April 1.0753 1.0616 1.0702
May 1.0712 1.0634 1.0703
June 1.0712 1.0699 1.0703
July 1.0716 1.0696 1.0705
August 1.0734 1.0675 1.0705
September 1.0710 0.5637 0.9184
October 0.5642 0.5635 0.5640
November 0.5647 0.5635 0.5642
December 0.5645 0.5637 0.5642