YEARLY HIGH
11.5313 MOP
YEARLY LOW
10.7236 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1269 MOP

2020 XDR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 11.5313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 10.7236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8077 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0492 to the December average rate of 11.4867, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.5313 was up 1.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.3629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,656 MOP
2019 Average 55,838 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 53,618 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,038.70 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.5469
10.8250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 10.9617, compared to 11.2921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.9617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4974 MOP (High: 11.2210 / Low: 10.7236). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0587 MOP (High: 11.3029 / Low: 11.2442).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4974
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0587

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 0.0838 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 11.4867) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.0823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4044 (+3.65%).

2020 Avg (December) 11.4867
2019 Avg (December) 11.0823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1595 11.0062 11.0492
February 11.0149 10.9188 10.9654
March 11.2210 10.7236 10.9689
April 10.9288 10.8449 10.8852
May 10.9464 10.8478 10.8888
June 11.0710 10.9488 11.0130
July 11.2581 10.9916 11.0930
August 11.3196 11.2292 11.2709
September 11.3430 11.2059 11.2744
October 11.3029 11.2442 11.2775
November 11.3998 11.2632 11.3499
December 11.5313 11.4160 11.4867