YEARLY HIGH
1.0348 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0129 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0299 MOP

2019 HKD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 1.0348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0219 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0300 to the December average rate of 1.0297, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0348 was down 0.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,869 MOP
2018 Average 25,748 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 25,322 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 547.21 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0302
1.0291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 1.0300, compared to 1.0298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0176 MOP (High: 1.0305 / Low: 1.0129). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 MOP (High: 1.0313 / Low: 1.0296).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.0299) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.0302), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.02%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.0299
2018 Avg (September) 1.0302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0337 1.0252 1.0300
February 1.0313 1.0296 1.0301
March 1.0302 1.0278 1.0298
April 1.0325 1.0277 1.0301
May 1.0315 1.0280 1.0299
June 1.0324 1.0258 1.0300
July 1.0339 1.0295 1.0301
August 1.0305 1.0129 1.0292
September 1.0348 1.0205 1.0299
October 1.0312 1.0260 1.0298
November 1.0307 1.0282 1.0298
December 1.0311 1.0277 1.0297