YEARLY HIGH
0.1259 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1232 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1239 USD

2019 MOP to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.1259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 0.1232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1238 to the December average rate of 0.1244, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1259 was up 0.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1250, 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 629 USD
2018 Average 619 USD
Yearly Trough Low 616 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.23 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1245
0.1236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to USD 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 0.1238, compared to 0.1241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0022 USD (High: 0.1259 / Low: 0.1237). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.1238 / Low: 0.1236).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.1239) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.14%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.1239
2018 Avg (August) 0.1237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1243 0.1233 0.1238
February 0.1238 0.1236 0.1237
March 0.1240 0.1237 0.1237
April 0.1241 0.1235 0.1237
May 0.1239 0.1235 0.1237
June 0.1246 0.1236 0.1240
July 0.1246 0.1238 0.1243
August 0.1259 0.1237 0.1239
September 0.1250 0.1232 0.1239
October 0.1243 0.1237 0.1238
November 0.1243 0.1239 0.1240
December 0.1248 0.1240 0.1244