YEARLY HIGH
10.0748 MOP
YEARLY LOW
9.0535 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.5370 MOP

2018 EUR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 10.0748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 9.0535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0213 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8245 to the December average rate of 9.1684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.0748 was up 3.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.7085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,374 MOP
2017 Average 45,355 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 45,267 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,106.64 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.0400
9.0815
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 9.7758, compared to 9.2981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4777 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4052 MOP (High: 10.0067 / Low: 9.6015). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0931 MOP (High: 9.4998 / Low: 9.4067).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4052
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0931

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 9.9493) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.5064), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4429 (+16.96%).

2018 Avg (February) 9.9493
2017 Avg (February) 8.5064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0067 9.6015 9.8245
February 10.0748 9.8296 9.9493
March 10.0592 9.8917 9.9601
April 10.0120 9.7734 9.9227
May 9.7195 9.3273 9.5581
June 9.5429 9.3464 9.4402
July 9.4998 9.4067 9.4520
August 9.4730 9.1718 9.3273
September 9.5183 9.3568 9.4069
October 9.3562 9.1613 9.2727
November 9.2408 9.0535 9.1614
December 9.2744 9.0947 9.1684