YEARLY HIGH
0.0204 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0004 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0193 MOP

2018 KMF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0200 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0200 to the December average rate of 0.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0204 was down 2.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 102 MOP
2017 Average 92 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 2 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 100.24 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0204
0.0178
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0199, compared to 0.0188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0184 MOP (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0004). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MOP (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0185).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0200) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+15.63%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0200
2017 Avg (January) 0.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0204 0.0195 0.0200
February 0.0204 0.0200 0.0202
March 0.0204 0.0200 0.0202
April 0.0203 0.0199 0.0201
May 0.0200 0.0190 0.0195
June 0.0194 0.0190 0.0192
July 0.0193 0.0190 0.0192
August 0.0192 0.0186 0.0189
September 0.0193 0.0190 0.0191
October 0.0190 0.0186 0.0188
November 0.0188 0.0004 0.0180
December 0.0187 0.0185 0.0186