YEARLY HIGH
0.1792 LYD
YEARLY LOW
0.1674 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1737 LYD

2020 MOP to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MOP to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 0.1792. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1674.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0118 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1748 to the December average rate of 0.1684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1792 was up 1.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 896 LYD
2019 Average 866 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 837 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.85 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1785
0.1675
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LYD 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 0.1761, compared to 0.1712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0071 LYD (High: 0.1792 / Low: 0.1721). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 LYD (High: 0.1781 / Low: 0.1769).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1757) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1717), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+2.30%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1757
2019 Avg (March) 0.1717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1756 0.1739 0.1748
February 0.1766 0.1748 0.1758
March 0.1792 0.1721 0.1757
April 0.1782 0.1759 0.1771
May 0.1781 0.1769 0.1776
June 0.1769 0.1747 0.1757
July 0.1756 0.1727 0.1743
August 0.1730 0.1711 0.1717
September 0.1724 0.1703 0.1713
October 0.1723 0.1704 0.1714
November 0.1717 0.1690 0.1703
December 0.1693 0.1674 0.1684