YEARLY HIGH
0.1799 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1685 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1758 MOP

2019 SDG to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SDG to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 0.1799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.1685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1698 to the December average rate of 0.1781, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1799 was down 84.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1544, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 900 MOP
2018 Average 2,263 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 843 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.09 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1801
0.1688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.1730, compared to 0.1787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.0106 MOP (High: 0.1791 / Low: 0.1685). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MOP (High: 0.1791 / Low: 0.1788).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 0.1789) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4479), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2690 (-60.06%).

2019 Avg (September) 0.1789
2018 Avg (September) 0.4479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1701 0.1694 0.1698
February 0.1698 0.1695 0.1697
March 0.1698 0.1694 0.1697
April 0.1791 0.1685 0.1709
May 0.1793 0.1788 0.1792
June 0.1792 0.1782 0.1787
July 0.1787 0.1778 0.1783
August 0.1792 0.1784 0.1790
September 0.1799 0.1784 0.1789
October 0.1791 0.1788 0.1790
November 0.1790 0.1785 0.1787
December 0.1787 0.1775 0.1781