YEARLY HIGH
0.1961 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.1618 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1744 BND

2018 MOP to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.1961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.1618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0343 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1641 to the December average rate of 0.1948, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1961 was up 7.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 980 BND
2017 Average 860 BND
Yearly Trough Low 809 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 171.31 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1980
0.1597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BND 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 0.1664, compared to 0.1824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0259 BND (High: 0.1961 / Low: 0.1702). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 BND (High: 0.1652 / Low: 0.1627).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1948) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0275 (+16.46%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1948
2017 Avg (December) 0.1673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1663 0.1619 0.1641
February 0.1652 0.1627 0.1638
March 0.1646 0.1618 0.1629
April 0.1654 0.1618 0.1629
May 0.1804 0.1635 0.1672
June 0.1870 0.1634 0.1775
July 0.1870 0.1662 0.1756
August 0.1876 0.1693 0.1863
September 0.1879 0.1695 0.1831
October 0.1753 0.1713 0.1745
November 0.1957 0.1706 0.1801
December 0.1961 0.1702 0.1948