YEARLY HIGH
0.0094 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0048 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0053 MOP

2020 LBP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.0094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0053 to the December average rate of 0.0053, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0094 was up 75.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47 MOP
2019 Average 27 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 24 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.36 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0054
0.0052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0053, compared to 0.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0042 MOP (High: 0.0094 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0053).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0054) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.57%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0054
2019 Avg (July) 0.0053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
February 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053
March 0.0088 0.0052 0.0054
April 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
May 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
June 0.0053 0.0048 0.0053
July 0.0094 0.0053 0.0054
August 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053
September 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
October 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053
November 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053
December 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053