2020 WST to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1671 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.8332 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.0031 MOP

2020 WST to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the WST to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.1671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 2.8332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3339 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0428 to the December average rate of 3.1310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.1671 was up 1.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.1169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,836 MOP

2019 Average 15,346 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 14,166 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,669.46 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.1567

2.8484

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 2.9488, compared to 3.0573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9488

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1230 MOP (High: 2.9966 / Low: 2.8736). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0336 MOP (High: 3.0043 / Low: 2.9706).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1230

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0677 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.1310) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.0437), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0873 (+2.87%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.1310

2019 Avg (December) 3.0437

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0707	3.0112	3.0428
February	3.0043	2.9706	2.9915
March	2.9966	2.8736	2.9417
April	2.9294	2.8332	2.8740
May	2.9184	2.8617	2.8873
June	3.0083	2.9032	2.9554
July	3.0633	2.9518	3.0094
August	3.0691	3.0209	3.0468
September	3.0760	2.9950	3.0495
October	3.0582	3.0011	3.0323
November	3.1053	3.0349	3.0749
December	3.1671	3.1048	3.1310