2018 MOP to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MOP to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MOP to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 64.3608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 63.5322.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8286 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.9622 to the December average rate of 63.9085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 64.3608 was down 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 64.4488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MOP to SYP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 63.7948, compared to 63.8091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0143 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.7020 SYP (High: 64.3269 / Low: 63.6249). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1243 SYP (High: 63.9727 / Low: 63.8484).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1325 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 63.8954) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.0864), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1909 (-0.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64.3269 | 63.6249 | 63.9622 |
| February | 63.9727 | 63.8484 | 63.9093 |
| March | 63.9380 | 63.6474 | 63.7768 |
| April | 63.9543 | 63.6434 | 63.7094 |
| May | 63.8118 | 63.5378 | 63.7004 |
| June | 63.7983 | 63.5878 | 63.7107 |
| July | 63.8413 | 63.5322 | 63.7212 |
| August | 63.9349 | 63.6321 | 63.7253 |
| September | 64.1116 | 63.6265 | 63.7911 |
| October | 64.1121 | 63.6064 | 63.8130 |
| November | 64.3608 | 63.8119 | 63.8954 |
| December | 64.0607 | 63.5715 | 63.9085 |