YEARLY HIGH
0.0772 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0705 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0731 MOP

2018 JPY to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JPY to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 3, dropping to 0.0705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0726 to the December average rate of 0.0719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0772 was up 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0748, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 38,583 MOP
2017 Average 35,785 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 35,274 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,309.17 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0767
0.0706
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JPY 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 0.0743, compared to 0.0720 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0743
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0720

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0029 MOP (High: 0.0741 / Low: 0.0713). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MOP (High: 0.0739 / Low: 0.0729).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0762) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+7.69%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0762
2017 Avg (March) 0.0707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0741 0.0713 0.0726
February 0.0759 0.0732 0.0747
March 0.0772 0.0755 0.0762
April 0.0765 0.0739 0.0751
May 0.0746 0.0729 0.0737
June 0.0739 0.0729 0.0734
July 0.0732 0.0715 0.0726
August 0.0735 0.0724 0.0728
September 0.0732 0.0709 0.0721
October 0.0722 0.0705 0.0716
November 0.0717 0.0707 0.0711
December 0.0736 0.0708 0.0719