YEARLY HIGH
468.3326 MGA
YEARLY LOW
303.6368 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
450.1752 MGA

2019 MOP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 468.3326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 303.6368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 164.6958 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 440.6456 to the December average rate of 448.6386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 468.3326 was up 2.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 455.3329, 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 2,341,663 MGA
2018 Average 2,070,603 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,518,184 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 823,479.04 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

466.2733
434.8392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MGA 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 444.4553, compared to 455.8951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.4399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 444.4553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 455.8951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 157.3107 MGA (High: 460.9475 / Low: 303.6368). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7146 MGA (High: 454.7327 / Low: 450.0181).

December Spread (Volatile) ±157.3107
June Spread (Stable) ±4.7146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 9.1218 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 463.6538) against the same month in 2018 (average: 421.3794), the exchange rate shifted by +42.2744 (+10.03%).

2019 Avg (September) 463.6538
2018 Avg (September) 421.3794

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 451.4960 431.1892 440.6456
February 447.4958 427.9444 437.4587
March 443.0432 432.2295 438.2042
April 451.5781 439.8394 447.0787
May 455.1916 445.2261 450.8545
June 454.7327 450.0181 452.4898
July 456.1231 448.5227 451.9250
August 461.5844 453.8071 456.9418
September 468.3326 458.9657 463.6538
October 461.8667 450.5917 456.4512
November 465.1679 447.6939 457.7604
December 460.9475 303.6368 448.6386