YEARLY HIGH
0.1086 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0988 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1037 MOP

2019 AFN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.1086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 29, dropping to 0.0988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1070 to the December average rate of 0.1023, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1086 was down 13.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 543 MOP
2018 Average 558 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 494 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.85 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1087
0.0994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1049, compared to 0.1024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0042 MOP (High: 0.1043 / Low: 0.1001). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MOP (High: 0.1034 / Low: 0.1029).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.1079) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0083 (-7.11%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.1079
2018 Avg (February) 0.1162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1077 0.1064 0.1070
February 0.1086 0.1070 0.1079
March 0.1084 0.1063 0.1072
April 0.1065 0.1038 0.1046
May 0.1043 0.1001 0.1023
June 0.1018 0.0988 0.1005
July 0.1014 0.0988 0.1002
August 0.1036 0.1006 0.1028
September 0.1041 0.1026 0.1031
October 0.1034 0.1029 0.1032
November 0.1033 0.1023 0.1029
December 0.1030 0.1019 0.1023