YEARLY HIGH
13.1808 XPF
YEARLY LOW
11.8446 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5246 XPF

2018 MOP to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 13.1808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 11.8446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3362 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1484 to the December average rate of 13.0159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.1808 was down 7.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.3172, 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 65,904 XPF
2017 Average 66,044 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 59,223 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,680.93 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.1302
11.8767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XPF 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 12.2131, compared to 12.8362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2131
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5162 XPF (High: 12.7938 / Low: 12.2776). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1243 XPF (High: 12.6858 / Low: 12.5616).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5162
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1243

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.1539 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1539

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 13.0258) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.6451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3807 (+3.01%).

2018 Avg (November) 13.0258
2017 Avg (November) 12.6451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4284 11.9252 12.1484
February 12.1400 11.8446 11.9945
March 12.0638 11.8629 11.9812
April 12.2099 11.9188 12.0267
May 12.7938 12.2776 12.4864
June 12.7676 12.5048 12.6413
July 12.6858 12.5616 12.6251
August 13.0107 12.5971 12.7949
September 12.7534 12.5371 12.6858
October 13.0256 12.7543 12.8696
November 13.1808 12.9135 13.0258
December 13.1210 12.8668 13.0159