YEARLY HIGH
2.4001 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.2456 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3037 MOP

2020 PGK to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 2.4001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 2.2456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1545 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3530 to the December average rate of 2.2709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4001 was down 16.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,001 MOP
2019 Average 11,926 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 11,228 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 772.33 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.3619
2.2616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 2.3278, compared to 2.2797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0482 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0824 MOP (High: 2.4001 / Low: 2.3177). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 MOP (High: 2.2751 / Low: 2.2557).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0824
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 2.3536) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.4020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0484 (-2.02%).

2020 Avg (February) 2.3536
2019 Avg (February) 2.4020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3706 2.3223 2.3530
February 2.4001 2.3177 2.3536
March 2.3566 2.3025 2.3324
April 2.3381 2.2927 2.3163
May 2.3279 2.2747 2.3039
June 2.3163 2.2905 2.3080
July 2.3319 2.2679 2.3004
August 2.3059 2.2605 2.2749
September 2.3238 2.2527 2.2854
October 2.2843 2.2465 2.2764
November 2.2797 2.2456 2.2700
December 2.2751 2.2557 2.2709