YEARLY HIGH
8.6523 KGS
YEARLY LOW
8.4186 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4778 KGS

2018 MOP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 8.6523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 8.4186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2336 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5741 to the December average rate of 8.5259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.6523 was down 1.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.7501, 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 43,261 KGS
2017 Average 42,847 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 42,093 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,168.24 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

8.5884
8.4164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KGS 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 8.4806, compared to 8.4751 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4751

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1686 KGS (High: 8.6523 / Low: 8.4837). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 KGS (High: 8.4549 / Low: 8.4291).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1686
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0939 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0939

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.5741) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.6822), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1081 (-1.24%).

2018 Avg (January) 8.5741
2017 Avg (January) 8.6822

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6523 8.4837 8.5741
February 8.5495 8.4320 8.4802
March 8.4700 8.4253 8.4414
April 8.4820 8.4377 8.4603
May 8.5297 8.4396 8.4783
June 8.4669 8.4212 8.4494
July 8.4549 8.4291 8.4412
August 8.4591 8.4187 8.4307
September 8.4747 8.4186 8.4392
October 8.5335 8.4519 8.4894
November 8.5849 8.5108 8.5240
December 8.5467 8.4866 8.5259