YEARLY HIGH
0.0254 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0210 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0235 MOP

2018 KZT to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0254. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0246 to the December average rate of 0.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0254 was down 2.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 127 MOP
2017 Average 123 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 105 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.80 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0255
0.0213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.0247, compared to 0.0222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0015 MOP (High: 0.0227 / Low: 0.0212). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MOP (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0245).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
May 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 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 (March 2018: 0.0252) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0253), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.48%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0252
2017 Avg (March) 0.0253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0252 0.0242 0.0246
February 0.0253 0.0246 0.0250
March 0.0254 0.0250 0.0252
April 0.0253 0.0245 0.0249
May 0.0248 0.0245 0.0246
June 0.0244 0.0237 0.0240
July 0.0237 0.0233 0.0235
August 0.0232 0.0222 0.0226
September 0.0227 0.0212 0.0220
October 0.0222 0.0216 0.0220
November 0.0220 0.0215 0.0217
December 0.0218 0.0210 0.0217