2018 MOP to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MOP to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MOP to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1899.4675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1653.0260.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 246.4415 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1665.4539 to the December average rate of 1801.5522, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1899.4675 was up 12.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 1691.0742, 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 IDR 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 1704.8008, compared to 1804.6218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 99.8210 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 96.5194 IDR (High: 1874.5089 / Low: 1777.9895). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8439 IDR (High: 1709.7217 / Low: 1700.8777).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 61.8837 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1881.9131) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1680.8956), the exchange rate shifted by +201.0175 (+11.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1687.5398 | 1653.0260 | 1665.4539 |
| February | 1702.1343 | 1665.4300 | 1685.5389 |
| March | 1709.7217 | 1700.8777 | 1704.1170 |
| April | 1717.8099 | 1700.7720 | 1707.4934 |
| May | 1753.3537 | 1717.8790 | 1736.2133 |
| June | 1760.3119 | 1711.7524 | 1729.9883 |
| July | 1774.2136 | 1759.1630 | 1766.2594 |
| August | 1780.1394 | 1767.7371 | 1773.5499 |
| September | 1793.1585 | 1777.4453 | 1784.4269 |
| October | 1899.4675 | 1808.8871 | 1881.9131 |
| November | 1874.5089 | 1777.9895 | 1820.0294 |
| December | 1816.7123 | 1765.0421 | 1801.5522 |