YEARLY HIGH
0.8202 HRK
YEARLY LOW
0.7377 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7786 HRK

2018 MOP to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.8202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.7377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0825 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7569 to the December average rate of 0.8077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8202 was down 9.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9100, 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 4,101 HRK
2017 Average 4,123 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 3,688 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 412.72 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8173
0.7403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to HRK 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 0.7592, compared to 0.7981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0355 HRK (High: 0.7923 / Low: 0.7568). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 HRK (High: 0.7866 / Low: 0.7791).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0355
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.8109) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7999), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0110 (+1.38%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.8109
2017 Avg (November) 0.7999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7756 0.7415 0.7569
February 0.7580 0.7377 0.7475
March 0.7528 0.7399 0.7468
April 0.7583 0.7404 0.7479
May 0.7923 0.7568 0.7735
June 0.7899 0.7733 0.7825
July 0.7866 0.7791 0.7828
August 0.8097 0.7850 0.7964
September 0.7944 0.7803 0.7900
October 0.8117 0.7925 0.8006
November 0.8202 0.8039 0.8109
December 0.8125 0.8008 0.8077