2018 MOP to ALL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MOP to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MOP to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 13.8851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 12.9108.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9743 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5949 to the December average rate of 13.4658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.8851 was down 14.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.3306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MOP to ALL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 13.2990, compared to 13.4734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1743 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5650 ALL (High: 13.8851 / Low: 13.3201). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1417 ALL (High: 13.4102 / Low: 13.2684).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2554 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 13.5949) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.0581), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4632 (-15.34%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.8851 | 13.3201 | 13.5949 |
| February | 13.5331 | 13.1610 | 13.3395 |
| March | 13.4125 | 13.0048 | 13.1750 |
| April | 13.1690 | 12.9108 | 13.0351 |
| May | 13.5326 | 13.1290 | 13.2835 |
| June | 13.4935 | 13.0268 | 13.3662 |
| July | 13.4102 | 13.2684 | 13.3386 |
| August | 13.7071 | 13.2983 | 13.4783 |
| September | 13.5192 | 13.3577 | 13.4499 |
| October | 13.6413 | 13.4009 | 13.5050 |
| November | 13.7057 | 13.4933 | 13.6025 |
| December | 13.6022 | 13.3008 | 13.4658 |