YEARLY HIGH
0.1253 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.1145 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1212 CHF

2018 MOP to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.1253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.1145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1193 to the December average rate of 0.1231, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1253 was down 2.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1286, 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 626 CHF
2017 Average 613 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 573 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.80 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1250
0.1151
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CHF 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 0.1197, compared to 0.1226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0065 CHF (High: 0.1222 / Low: 0.1158). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 CHF (High: 0.1240 / Low: 0.1223).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1242) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1234), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.65%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1242
2017 Avg (November) 0.1234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1222 0.1158 0.1193
February 0.1171 0.1145 0.1160
March 0.1183 0.1163 0.1174
April 0.1225 0.1181 0.1198
May 0.1244 0.1219 0.1233
June 0.1234 0.1214 0.1225
July 0.1240 0.1223 0.1230
August 0.1234 0.1197 0.1224
September 0.1218 0.1186 0.1200
October 0.1245 0.1220 0.1232
November 0.1253 0.1231 0.1242
December 0.1241 0.1219 0.1231