YEARLY HIGH
4.5599 MOP
YEARLY LOW
4.3564 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4887 MOP

2018 ANG to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ANG to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 4.5599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 4.3564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2034 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5121 to the December average rate of 4.5371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.5599 was up 0.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5290, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,799 MOP
2017 Average 22,531 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 21,782 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,017.20 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.5651
4.3614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 4.5108, compared to 4.4665 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0443 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4665

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1817 MOP (High: 4.5413 / Low: 4.3595). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 MOP (High: 4.5165 / Low: 4.5121).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1817
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0830 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0830

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.5371) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.5080), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0291 (+0.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 4.5371
2017 Avg (December) 4.5080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5147 4.5090 4.5121
February 4.5165 4.5121 4.5136
March 4.5288 4.5163 4.5245
April 4.5316 4.5248 4.5289
May 4.5298 4.5018 4.5086
June 4.5030 4.4523 4.4771
July 4.4531 4.3577 4.3941
August 4.3842 4.3564 4.3784
September 4.5413 4.3595 4.3983
October 4.5534 4.5422 4.5481
November 4.5478 4.5394 4.5431
December 4.5599 4.5197 4.5371