YEARLY HIGH
13.0246 RSD
YEARLY LOW
11.7363 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4113 RSD

2018 MOP to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 13.0246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 11.7363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2883 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.0742 to the December average rate of 12.9005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.0246 was down 12.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.8465, 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 65,123 RSD
2017 Average 67,088 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 58,681 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,441.70 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.0146
11.7660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to RSD 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 12.1040, compared to 12.7185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5888 RSD (High: 12.6614 / Low: 12.0727). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1162 RSD (High: 12.5410 / Low: 12.4248).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5888
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1162

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1820 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 12.9005) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.4793), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4212 (+3.37%).

2018 Avg (December) 12.9005
2017 Avg (December) 12.4793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.3616 11.8632 12.0742
February 12.0245 11.7363 11.8922
March 11.9680 11.7776 11.8700
April 12.0959 11.7964 11.9128
May 12.6614 12.0727 12.3642
June 12.6373 12.3765 12.5107
July 12.5410 12.4248 12.4888
August 12.8617 12.4868 12.6625
September 12.6539 12.4152 12.5749
October 12.9221 12.6399 12.7739
November 13.0005 12.8045 12.9105
December 13.0246 12.7835 12.9005