YEARLY HIGH
0.0852 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0768 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0806 MOP

2018 RSD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.0852. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0828 to the December average rate of 0.0775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0852 was up 4.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0816, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 426 MOP
2017 Average 374 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 384 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.14 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0849
0.0768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0827, compared to 0.0786 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0786

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0039 MOP (High: 0.0828 / Low: 0.0790). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MOP (High: 0.0805 / Low: 0.0797).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0841) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+22.50%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0841
2017 Avg (February) 0.0686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0843 0.0809 0.0828
February 0.0852 0.0832 0.0841
March 0.0849 0.0836 0.0842
April 0.0848 0.0827 0.0839
May 0.0828 0.0790 0.0809
June 0.0808 0.0791 0.0799
July 0.0805 0.0797 0.0801
August 0.0801 0.0778 0.0790
September 0.0805 0.0790 0.0795
October 0.0791 0.0774 0.0783
November 0.0781 0.0769 0.0775
December 0.0782 0.0768 0.0775