YEARLY HIGH
0.5281 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.5009 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5132 MYR

2019 MOP to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.5281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 0.5009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0272 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5096 to the December average rate of 0.5160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5281 was up 0.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5239, 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 2,641 MYR
2018 Average 2,500 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 2,504 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 136.17 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5202
0.5030
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MYR 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 0.5099, compared to 0.5166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0142 MYR (High: 0.5281 / Low: 0.5139). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 MYR (High: 0.5207 / Low: 0.5176).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.5188) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0123 (+2.43%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.5188
2018 Avg (August) 0.5065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5136 0.5051 0.5096
February 0.5067 0.5028 0.5044
March 0.5071 0.5009 0.5047
April 0.5143 0.5045 0.5095
May 0.5191 0.5116 0.5158
June 0.5214 0.5126 0.5155
July 0.5154 0.5089 0.5122
August 0.5281 0.5139 0.5188
September 0.5225 0.5157 0.5184
October 0.5207 0.5176 0.5184
November 0.5183 0.5118 0.5157
December 0.5191 0.5102 0.5160