YEARLY HIGH
0.4756 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.4124 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4474 PLN

2018 MOP to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.4756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.4124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0632 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4236 to the December average rate of 0.4679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4756 was down 9.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5276, 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 2,378 PLN
2017 Average 2,352 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 2,062 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 315.95 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4744
0.4139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PLN 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 0.4321, compared to 0.4627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0253 PLN (High: 0.4647 / Low: 0.4394). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 PLN (High: 0.4719 / Low: 0.4634).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0253
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4693) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0214 (+4.77%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4693
2017 Avg (November) 0.4480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4365 0.4130 0.4236
February 0.4248 0.4124 0.4189
March 0.4273 0.4180 0.4227
April 0.4337 0.4148 0.4226
May 0.4647 0.4394 0.4485
June 0.4666 0.4481 0.4563
July 0.4675 0.4515 0.4575
August 0.4712 0.4516 0.4595
September 0.4614 0.4508 0.4572
October 0.4740 0.4586 0.4644
November 0.4756 0.4648 0.4693
December 0.4719 0.4634 0.4679