YEARLY HIGH
5.9275 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.8663 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8866 SDG

2018 MOP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 5.9275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.8663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0613 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8708 to the December average rate of 5.9064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 578.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.9275 was up 579.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8719, 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 29,638 SDG
2017 Average 4,134 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 4,331 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,306.33 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.4158
0.3667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SDG 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 1.9811, compared to 3.7921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9811
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 3.6702 SDG (High: 5.8984 / Low: 2.2282). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 SDG (High: 0.8736 / Low: 0.8663).

October Spread (Volatile) ±3.6702
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 5.9117) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8308), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0808 (+611.53%).

2018 Avg (November) 5.9117
2017 Avg (November) 0.8308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8736 0.8663 0.8708
February 2.2521 0.8724 2.0721
March 2.2498 2.2262 2.2396
April 2.2475 2.2248 2.2394
May 2.2463 2.2251 2.2343
June 2.2426 2.2257 2.2304
July 2.2348 2.2211 2.2279
August 2.2347 2.2257 2.2298
September 2.2455 2.2260 2.2324
October 5.8984 2.2282 4.2443
November 5.9275 5.9019 5.9117
December 5.9223 5.8864 5.9064