YEARLY HIGH
152.7728 KRW
YEARLY LOW
137.1688 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
144.3705 KRW

2019 MOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 152.7728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 137.1688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.6040 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 138.7715 to the December average rate of 145.8495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 152.7728 was up 7.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 141.8757, 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 763,864 KRW
2018 Average 681,697 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 685,844 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,020.10 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

151.0734
137.6532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KRW 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 141.8212, compared to 146.9198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 141.8212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 146.9198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 5.4790 KRW (High: 149.6848 / Low: 144.2058). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6085 KRW (High: 140.9274 / Low: 139.3188).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.4790
March Spread (Stable) ±1.6085

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.9134 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 149.9550) against the same month in 2018 (average: 138.7390), the exchange rate shifted by +11.2160 (+8.08%).

2019 Avg (August) 149.9550
2018 Avg (August) 138.7390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 140.2034 137.1688 138.7715
February 139.6819 137.9151 138.8975
March 140.9274 139.3188 140.1388
April 144.0724 140.0783 141.3700
May 147.7935 144.0914 146.2855
June 147.8593 143.4009 145.4638
July 147.2780 143.7010 146.2922
August 152.7728 148.2866 149.9550
September 149.8502 146.3497 148.0416
October 149.6848 144.2058 146.4428
November 146.6297 143.2404 144.9378
December 147.7209 144.0251 145.8495