YEARLY HIGH
1.1391 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.9739 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0774 SEK

2018 MOP to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 1.1391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.9739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1652 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9992 to the December average rate of 1.1216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1391 was down 0.70% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1472, 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 5,696 SEK
2017 Average 5,323 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 4,870 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 826.11 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1367
0.9862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SEK 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 1.0396, compared to 1.1151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0754 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0547 SEK (High: 1.0287 / Low: 0.9739). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 SEK (High: 1.1345 / Low: 1.1157).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0547
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0128 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0128

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.1225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0044), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1180 (+11.75%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.1225
2017 Avg (August) 1.0044

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0234 0.9776 0.9992
February 1.0287 0.9739 0.9987
March 1.0339 1.0132 1.0206
April 1.0812 1.0267 1.0470
May 1.1097 1.0631 1.0828
June 1.1171 1.0645 1.0895
July 1.1094 1.0789 1.0918
August 1.1391 1.0894 1.1225
September 1.1315 1.0855 1.1097
October 1.1359 1.1037 1.1208
November 1.1345 1.1157 1.1241
December 1.1301 1.1070 1.1216