YEARLY HIGH
1899.4675 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1653.0260 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1754.7113 IDR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,497,338 IDR
2017 Average 8,336,879 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 8,265,130 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,232,207.62 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1903.5590
1643.8080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1704.8008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1804.6218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±96.5194
March Spread (Stable) ±8.8439

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.8837

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (October) 1881.9131
2017 Avg (October) 1680.8956

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