YEARLY HIGH
0.2677 FJD
YEARLY LOW
0.2473 FJD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2579 FJD

2018 MOP to FJD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to FJD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.2677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 0.2473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 FJD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2509 to the December average rate of 0.2634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2677 was up 0.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2671, 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 1,339 FJD
2017 Average 1,283 FJD
Yearly Trough Low 1,237 FJD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.10 FJD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2673
0.2490
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to FJD 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 0.2533, compared to 0.2626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2533
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0080 FJD (High: 0.2553 / Low: 0.2473). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 FJD (High: 0.2587 / Low: 0.2552).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2657) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+4.36%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2657
2017 Avg (October) 0.2546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2553 0.2473 0.2509
February 0.2524 0.2475 0.2505
March 0.2533 0.2485 0.2514
April 0.2560 0.2494 0.2525
May 0.2587 0.2552 0.2572
June 0.2606 0.2539 0.2571
July 0.2614 0.2576 0.2595
August 0.2640 0.2583 0.2611
September 0.2651 0.2610 0.2632
October 0.2677 0.2630 0.2657
November 0.2674 0.2608 0.2627
December 0.2660 0.2603 0.2634