YEARLY HIGH
0.0584 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0492 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0539 MOP

2019 PKR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0579 to the December average rate of 0.0519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0584 was down 20.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,199 MOP
2018 Average 33,379 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 24,581 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,617.37 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0588
0.0497
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0565, compared to 0.0513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0059 MOP (High: 0.0550 / Low: 0.0492). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MOP (High: 0.0521 / Low: 0.0518).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0580) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0728), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0148 (-20.31%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0580
2018 Avg (February) 0.0728

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0581 0.0577 0.0579
February 0.0584 0.0579 0.0580
March 0.0583 0.0574 0.0578
April 0.0576 0.0568 0.0571
May 0.0572 0.0532 0.0556
June 0.0550 0.0492 0.0524
July 0.0514 0.0498 0.0505
August 0.0513 0.0502 0.0507
September 0.0518 0.0513 0.0515
October 0.0519 0.0515 0.0517
November 0.0521 0.0516 0.0518
December 0.0521 0.0518 0.0519