YEARLY HIGH
1035.4156 UZS
YEARLY LOW
963.0025 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1000.2333 UZS

2018 MOP to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1035.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 8, dropping to 963.0025.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 72.4132 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1011.4641 to the December average rate of 1032.6743, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1035.4156 was up 2.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 1013.8358, 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 5,177,078 UZS
2017 Average 3,185,742 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 4,815,012 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362,065.76 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1039.4401
958.2504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to UZS 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 1002.3340, compared to 998.1325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.2014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1002.3340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 998.1325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 39.3579 UZS (High: 1007.0296 / Low: 967.6717). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3879 UZS (High: 1018.4077 / Low: 1015.0198).

September Spread (Volatile) ±39.3579
February Spread (Stable) ±3.3879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 13.6148 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.6148

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1032.6743) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1005.8253), the exchange rate shifted by +26.8489 (+2.67%).

2018 Avg (December) 1032.6743
2017 Avg (December) 1005.8253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1017.0226 1002.6659 1011.4641
February 1018.4077 1015.0198 1016.7072
March 1015.6111 1006.1002 1010.4070
April 1006.7268 998.0013 1001.0716
May 998.5782 988.9894 993.9455
June 992.7794 974.0074 980.4086
July 976.3125 963.3417 966.7938
August 968.2492 963.0025 965.0162
September 1007.0296 967.6717 983.7556
October 1019.6038 1001.1144 1015.3856
November 1031.2355 1020.0022 1025.1697
December 1035.4156 1029.9656 1032.6743