YEARLY HIGH
0.0077 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0070 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0073 MOP

2018 KRW to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KRW to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 0.0077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0076 to the December average rate of 0.0072, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0077 was up 1.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,322 MOP
2017 Average 35,510 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 35,242 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,080.24 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0076
0.0071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.0075, compared to 0.0072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0072). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0076 / Low: 0.0075).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0076) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+6.92%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0076
2017 Avg (April) 0.0071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0076 0.0075 0.0076
February 0.0076 0.0073 0.0075
March 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075
April 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
May 0.0076 0.0075 0.0075
June 0.0076 0.0072 0.0074
July 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
August 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
September 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
October 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
November 0.0072 0.0071 0.0072
December 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072