YEARLY HIGH
0.0061 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0049 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0056 MOP

2018 MMK to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0060 to the December average rate of 0.0051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0061 was up 2.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31 MOP
2017 Average 29 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 25 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.91 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0062
0.0049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0060, compared to 0.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0049). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 0.0061 / Low: 0.0060).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0061) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+2.90%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0061
2017 Avg (April) 0.0059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0060 0.0059 0.0060
February 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
March 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
April 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
May 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
June 0.0060 0.0057 0.0059
July 0.0057 0.0055 0.0057
August 0.0055 0.0052 0.0054
September 0.0053 0.0049 0.0052
October 0.0053 0.0050 0.0051
November 0.0051 0.0050 0.0050
December 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051