YEARLY HIGH
11.4249 MOP
YEARLY LOW
11.2797 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3763 MOP

2018 JOD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 11.4249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 11.2797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1451 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.3481 to the December average rate of 11.3543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.4249 was down 0.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.4350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 JOD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 57,124 MOP
2017 Average 56,573 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 56,399 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 725.66 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.3999
11.3434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 11.3782, compared to 11.3743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3782
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1374 MOP (High: 11.4177 / Low: 11.2803). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 MOP (High: 11.3717 / Low: 11.3468).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1374
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 11.3914) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.3161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0753 (+0.67%).

2018 Avg (July) 11.3914
2017 Avg (July) 11.3161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4177 11.2803 11.3481
February 11.3717 11.3468 11.3583
March 11.4042 11.3604 11.3856
April 11.4144 11.3494 11.3932
May 11.4241 11.3772 11.3952
June 11.4149 11.3677 11.3888
July 11.4249 11.3765 11.3914
August 11.4074 11.3529 11.3896
September 11.4075 11.3160 11.3757
October 11.4120 11.3301 11.3751
November 11.3752 11.2797 11.3600
December 11.4109 11.3307 11.3543