YEARLY HIGH
17.5185 JMD
YEARLY LOW
15.3918 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.5510 JMD

2019 MOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 17.5185. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 15.3918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1267 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1009 to the December average rate of 17.0435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 17.5185 was up 2.98% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.0114, 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 87,592 JMD
2018 Average 79,842 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 76,959 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,633.43 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.5733
15.4310
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to JMD 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 16.2037, compared to 16.8984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6947 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 1.0767 JMD (High: 17.5185 / Low: 16.4418). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2621 JMD (High: 16.8801 / Low: 16.6180).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0767
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2621

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9226 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 17.0435) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.8653), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1782 (+7.43%).

2019 Avg (December) 17.0435
2018 Avg (December) 15.8653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.4875 15.7179 16.1009
February 16.9124 15.9805 16.5321
March 16.0069 15.3918 15.6095
April 16.5615 15.4984 16.0396
May 16.8930 16.5196 16.6782
June 16.8060 16.0165 16.2619
July 16.9177 16.2806 16.5902
August 16.8801 16.6180 16.7230
September 17.0194 16.6526 16.8205
October 17.1329 16.5839 16.8183
November 17.5002 17.1654 17.3948
December 17.5185 16.4418 17.0435