YEARLY HIGH
0.0737 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0698 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0717 MOP

2019 NPR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NPR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 3, dropping to 0.0698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0715 to the December average rate of 0.0706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0737 was down 7.42% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 368 MOP
2018 Average 370 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 349 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.46 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0735
0.0703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0721, compared to 0.0712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0027 MOP (High: 0.0729 / Low: 0.0703). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MOP (High: 0.0729 / Low: 0.0721).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.0727) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0776), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-6.32%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.0727
2018 Avg (March) 0.0776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0726 0.0708 0.0715
February 0.0717 0.0704 0.0711
March 0.0737 0.0713 0.0727
April 0.0733 0.0719 0.0727
May 0.0729 0.0717 0.0724
June 0.0729 0.0721 0.0725
July 0.0737 0.0728 0.0732
August 0.0729 0.0703 0.0712
September 0.0715 0.0698 0.0708
October 0.0713 0.0706 0.0711
November 0.0714 0.0700 0.0705
December 0.0710 0.0701 0.0706