YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0044 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0045 MOP

2018 BIF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 9, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0044.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0046 to the December average rate of 0.0045, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0046 was down 3.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23 MOP
2017 Average 23 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 22 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.99 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0046
0.0044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0046, compared to 0.0045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0044). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 0.0046 / Low: 0.0045).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0046) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0047), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-2.06%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0046
2017 Avg (June) 0.0047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
February 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
March 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
April 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
May 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
June 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
July 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
August 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
September 0.0046 0.0045 0.0045
October 0.0045 0.0045 0.0045
November 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
December 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045