YEARLY HIGH
0.0225 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0220 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0223 MOP

2018 NGN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NGN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.0225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0224 to the December average rate of 0.0221, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0225 was down 14.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,504 MOP
2017 Average 24,145 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 21,956 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 548.30 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0225
0.0221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 0.0224, compared to 0.0223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0224
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0220). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0224 / Low: 0.0223).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-11.72%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0225
2017 Avg (April) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0225 0.0222 0.0224
February 0.0224 0.0223 0.0224
March 0.0225 0.0224 0.0224
April 0.0225 0.0224 0.0225
May 0.0225 0.0224 0.0224
June 0.0225 0.0224 0.0224
July 0.0225 0.0223 0.0224
August 0.0225 0.0223 0.0224
September 0.0225 0.0221 0.0223
October 0.0223 0.0221 0.0222
November 0.0224 0.0220 0.0222
December 0.0222 0.0221 0.0221