YEARLY HIGH
21.4974 MOP
YEARLY LOW
21.1642 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.3962 MOP

2018 BHD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BHD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 21.4974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 21.1642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3332 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.3637 to the December average rate of 21.3785, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.4974 was down 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.4999, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107,487 MOP
2017 Average 106,393 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 105,821 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,665.90 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.4509
21.3277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 21.4002, compared to 21.3923 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.4002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.3923

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.2815 MOP (High: 21.4457 / Low: 21.1642). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0391 MOP (High: 21.3993 / Low: 21.3602).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2815
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0391

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0523 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0523

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 21.4283) against the same month in 2017 (average: 21.2606), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1677 (+0.79%).

2018 Avg (May) 21.4283
2017 Avg (May) 21.2606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.4743 21.2651 21.3637
February 21.3993 21.3602 21.3747
March 21.4592 21.3647 21.4177
April 21.4629 21.3536 21.4406
May 21.4974 21.3903 21.4283
June 21.4457 21.1642 21.3760
July 21.3922 21.2521 21.3379
August 21.4571 21.3512 21.4166
September 21.4688 21.3254 21.4152
October 21.4817 21.3631 21.4138
November 21.4115 21.3627 21.3916
December 21.4764 21.3230 21.3785