YEARLY HIGH
4.0436 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.7352 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8785 MOP

2018 FJD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 4.0436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 3.7352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3084 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9853 to the December average rate of 3.7962, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.0436 was up 0.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.0326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,218 MOP
2017 Average 19,487 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 18,676 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,542.01 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.0154
3.7401
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 3.9489, compared to 3.8081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1263 MOP (High: 4.0436 / Low: 3.9173). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0531 MOP (High: 3.9188 / Low: 3.8657).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1263
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0531

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0732 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.9853) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.8361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1492 (+3.89%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.9853
2017 Avg (January) 3.8361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0436 3.9173 3.9853
February 4.0409 3.9625 3.9924
March 4.0233 3.9476 3.9775
April 4.0094 3.9065 3.9611
May 3.9188 3.8657 3.8879
June 3.9386 3.8371 3.8892
July 3.8819 3.8252 3.8532
August 3.8709 3.7881 3.8297
September 3.8320 3.7722 3.8001
October 3.8026 3.7352 3.7631
November 3.8349 3.7391 3.8066
December 3.8422 3.7597 3.7962