YEARLY HIGH
2.8620 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.3237 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3853 MOP

2019 PGK to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 2.8620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 2.3237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5383 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4011 to the December average rate of 2.3577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.8620 was up 13.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.5269, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,310 MOP
2018 Average 12,282 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 11,619 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,691.28 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.4064
2.3533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 2.3959, compared to 2.3747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.5225 MOP (High: 2.8620 / Low: 2.3395). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 MOP (High: 2.4069 / Low: 2.3988).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5225
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 2.3825) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.4007), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0183 (-0.76%).

2019 Avg (November) 2.3825
2018 Avg (November) 2.4007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4150 2.3944 2.4011
February 2.4069 2.3988 2.4020
March 2.4046 2.3911 2.3959
April 2.4053 2.3803 2.3953
May 2.4049 2.3870 2.3958
June 2.3934 2.3748 2.3855
July 2.3910 2.3662 2.3764
August 2.3871 2.3451 2.3768
September 2.3958 2.3436 2.3754
October 2.3891 2.3623 2.3796
November 2.8620 2.3395 2.3825
December 2.3787 2.3237 2.3577