YEARLY HIGH
0.2499 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2467 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2478 BBD

2018 MOP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.2499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.2467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2484 to the December average rate of 0.2482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2499 was down 1.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,250 BBD
2017 Average 1,246 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,234 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.87 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

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MOP to BBD 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 0.2477, compared to 0.2478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2477
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 BBD (High: 0.2498 / Low: 0.2471). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.2484 / Low: 0.2480).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0027
February Spread (Stable) Âą0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2481) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2489), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.30%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2481
2017 Avg (November) 0.2489

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Month High Low Average
January 0.2498 0.2471 0.2484
February 0.2484 0.2480 0.2482
March 0.2483 0.2472 0.2477
April 0.2484 0.2472 0.2474
May 0.2478 0.2467 0.2474
June 0.2478 0.2469 0.2474
July 0.2476 0.2467 0.2474
August 0.2483 0.2471 0.2475
September 0.2488 0.2471 0.2477
October 0.2488 0.2470 0.2478
November 0.2499 0.2478 0.2481
December 0.2488 0.2470 0.2482