YEARLY HIGH
13.8303 VUV
YEARLY LOW
12.7895 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3681 VUV

2018 MOP to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 13.8303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 12.7895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0408 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0701 to the December average rate of 13.7543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.8303 was down 1.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.9885, 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 69,151 VUV
2017 Average 66,630 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 63,947 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,203.90 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.8295
12.9514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to VUV 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 13.1453, compared to 13.5910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.1453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.4610 VUV (High: 13.2505 / Low: 12.7895). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0643 VUV (High: 13.4700 / Low: 13.4057).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4610
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0643

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 13.7434) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.2497), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4937 (+3.73%).

2018 Avg (November) 13.7434
2017 Avg (November) 13.2497

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2505 12.7895 13.0701
February 13.2271 12.7926 13.0246
March 13.2065 12.9672 13.0573
April 13.1974 12.9718 13.0971
May 13.4629 13.2262 13.3200
June 13.5204 13.1754 13.3024
July 13.5221 13.3291 13.4292
August 13.4700 13.4057 13.4248
September 13.4948 13.4055 13.4382
October 13.8201 13.4585 13.7563
November 13.8303 13.6604 13.7434
December 13.7974 13.5790 13.7543