YEARLY HIGH
0.0823 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0714 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0764 MOP

2020 XPF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.0823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0109 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0745 to the December average rate of 0.0815, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0823 was up 5.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 411 MOP
2019 Average 379 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 357 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.49 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0823
0.0718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0738, compared to 0.0790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0051 MOP (High: 0.0765 / Low: 0.0714). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MOP (High: 0.0794 / Low: 0.0781).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0815) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+8.85%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0815
2019 Avg (December) 0.0748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0758 0.0739 0.0745
February 0.0744 0.0724 0.0733
March 0.0765 0.0714 0.0742
April 0.0735 0.0721 0.0727
May 0.0744 0.0722 0.0731
June 0.0760 0.0744 0.0753
July 0.0794 0.0752 0.0767
August 0.0798 0.0785 0.0792
September 0.0797 0.0778 0.0788
October 0.0794 0.0781 0.0787
November 0.0801 0.0779 0.0793
December 0.0823 0.0808 0.0815