YEARLY HIGH
1.0884 SVC
YEARLY LOW
1.0811 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0839 SVC

2018 MOP to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1.0884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 1.0811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0864 to the December average rate of 1.0858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0884 was down 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1000, 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 5,442 SVC
2017 Average 5,451 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 5,406 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.33 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0868
1.0818
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SVC 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 1.0839, compared to 1.0839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0839
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0073 SVC (High: 1.0884 / Low: 1.0811). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 SVC (High: 1.0829 / Low: 1.0822).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.0858) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0875), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-0.16%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.0858
2017 Avg (December) 1.0875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0872 1.0858 1.0864
February 1.0864 1.0854 1.0861
March 1.0854 1.0824 1.0835
April 1.0829 1.0818 1.0823
May 1.0834 1.0821 1.0824
June 1.0829 1.0822 1.0826
July 1.0839 1.0822 1.0827
August 1.0827 1.0817 1.0822
September 1.0880 1.0821 1.0839
October 1.0852 1.0825 1.0838
November 1.0860 1.0840 1.0851
December 1.0884 1.0811 1.0858