YEARLY HIGH
1.0268 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.8779 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9301 MOP

2018 SEK to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.0268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.8779.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1489 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0010 to the December average rate of 0.8916, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0268 was up 0.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,134 MOP
2017 Average 4,706 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 4,389 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 744.63 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0127
0.8784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 0.9632, compared to 0.8970 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8970

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0546 MOP (High: 1.0268 / Low: 0.9721). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 MOP (High: 0.8963 / Low: 0.8814).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0546
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.0015) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1045 (+11.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.0015
2017 Avg (February) 0.8970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0229 0.9772 1.0010
February 1.0268 0.9721 1.0015
March 0.9870 0.9672 0.9798
April 0.9740 0.9249 0.9552
May 0.9406 0.9011 0.9237
June 0.9394 0.8952 0.9180
July 0.9269 0.9014 0.9159
August 0.9180 0.8779 0.8910
September 0.9212 0.8838 0.9013
October 0.9061 0.8804 0.8923
November 0.8963 0.8814 0.8896
December 0.9034 0.8849 0.8916