YEARLY HIGH
1.9964 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.8935 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9486 MOP

2019 MYR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 1.9964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 1.8935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1030 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9624 to the December average rate of 1.9380, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.9964 was down 4.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.0956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 39,929 MOP
2018 Average 40,028 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 37,870 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,059.05 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.9879
1.9221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MOP 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 1.9613, compared to 1.9359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0523 MOP (High: 1.9458 / Low: 1.8935). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 MOP (High: 1.9322 / Low: 1.9205).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0523
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0248 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0248

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 1.9816) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.0683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0867 (-4.19%).

2019 Avg (March) 1.9816
2018 Avg (March) 2.0683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9800 1.9469 1.9624
February 1.9890 1.9737 1.9824
March 1.9964 1.9721 1.9816
April 1.9821 1.9443 1.9629
May 1.9545 1.9266 1.9388
June 1.9510 1.9180 1.9399
July 1.9649 1.9402 1.9524
August 1.9458 1.8935 1.9276
September 1.9392 1.9138 1.9291
October 1.9322 1.9205 1.9290
November 1.9541 1.9293 1.9393
December 1.9601 1.9263 1.9380