YEARLY HIGH
2706.2582 KMF
YEARLY LOW
48.9770 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.0450 KMF

2018 MOP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 2706.2582. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 48.9770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2657.2812 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.1085 to the December average rate of 53.6964, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2706.2582 was up 4498.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 58.8462, 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 13,531,291 KMF
2017 Average 271,990 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 244,885 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,286,405.95 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

151.3531
40.1818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KMF 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 50.3851, compared to 67.7048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 17.3197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.3851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 67.7048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2653.0013 KMF (High: 2706.2582 / Low: 53.2569). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7513 KMF (High: 54.1134 / Low: 53.3621).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2653.0013
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 88.3924 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -88.3924

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 142.0888) against the same month in 2017 (average: 52.2242), the exchange rate shifted by +89.8646 (+172.07%).

2018 Avg (November) 142.0888
2017 Avg (November) 52.2242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.3222 48.9770 50.1085
February 50.0141 48.9871 49.4774
March 50.0514 49.0119 49.4460
April 50.3585 49.1957 49.6533
May 52.5030 50.0668 51.4151
June 52.7085 51.6350 52.2106
July 52.6625 51.8374 52.1183
August 53.6354 52.1936 52.8595
September 52.7067 51.8901 52.3612
October 53.7927 52.6205 53.1047
November 2706.2582 53.2569 142.0888
December 54.1134 53.3621 53.6964