YEARLY HIGH
1.8859 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.5958 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7013 SCR

2024 MOP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MOP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.8859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1.5958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2900 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6624 to the December average rate of 1.7638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 1.8859 was up 6.44% compared to the 2023 peak of 1.7717, 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 9,429 SCR
2023 Average 8,337 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 7,979 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,450.01 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

1.7740
1.6522
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SCR 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 1.6868, compared to 1.7158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6868
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was August, with a trading range of 0.2880 SCR (High: 1.8838 / Low: 1.5958). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0532 SCR (High: 1.7194 / Low: 1.6662).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2880
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0532

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 1.7638) against the same month in 2023 (average: 1.6682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0957 (+5.73%).

2024 Avg (December) 1.7638
2023 Avg (December) 1.6682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7263 1.6205 1.6624
February 1.7151 1.6373 1.6703
March 1.7676 1.6544 1.6876
April 1.7846 1.6620 1.6856
May 1.7194 1.6662 1.6978
June 1.8305 1.6858 1.7172
July 1.7546 1.6785 1.7156
August 1.8838 1.5958 1.7116
September 1.7403 1.5978 1.6756
October 1.8807 1.6339 1.7127
November 1.7841 1.6727 1.7157
December 1.8859 1.6609 1.7638