YEARLY HIGH
1.0604 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0389 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0481 MOP

2019 GTQ to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 1.0604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1.0389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0453 to the December average rate of 1.0451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0604 was down 3.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,302 MOP
2018 Average 5,366 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 5,195 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.26 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0579
1.0394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.0495, compared to 1.0467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0495
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0116 MOP (High: 1.0563 / Low: 1.0446). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 MOP (High: 1.0473 / Low: 1.0441).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 1.0564) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0903), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0339 (-3.11%).

2019 Avg (April) 1.0564
2018 Avg (April) 1.0903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0480 1.0432 1.0453
February 1.0480 1.0400 1.0437
March 1.0532 1.0484 1.0508
April 1.0604 1.0525 1.0564
May 1.0561 1.0478 1.0540
June 1.0492 1.0436 1.0467
July 1.0522 1.0418 1.0476
August 1.0543 1.0495 1.0521
September 1.0563 1.0446 1.0477
October 1.0465 1.0389 1.0410
November 1.0473 1.0441 1.0466
December 1.0509 1.0404 1.0451