YEARLY HIGH
0.0326 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0281 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0299 MOP

2018 HUF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0318 to the December average rate of 0.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0326 was up 2.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0317, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 32,588 MOP
2017 Average 29,336 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 28,076 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,511.98 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0323
0.0281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.0311, compared to 0.0287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0019 MOP (High: 0.0310 / Low: 0.0291). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MOP (High: 0.0321 / Low: 0.0315).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0319) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+15.78%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0319
2017 Avg (February) 0.0276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0324 0.0310 0.0318
February 0.0326 0.0313 0.0319
March 0.0321 0.0315 0.0319
April 0.0323 0.0312 0.0318
May 0.0310 0.0291 0.0302
June 0.0299 0.0285 0.0292
July 0.0295 0.0285 0.0291
August 0.0294 0.0283 0.0289
September 0.0294 0.0286 0.0290
October 0.0290 0.0282 0.0286
November 0.0288 0.0281 0.0284
December 0.0288 0.0281 0.0284