YEARLY HIGH
0.0141 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0137 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0139 MOP

2018 SOS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.0141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 0.0137.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0139 to the December average rate of 0.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0141 was up 0.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0140, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71 MOP
2017 Average 69 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 69 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.19 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0140
0.0139
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0139, compared to 0.0139 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0139

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 MOP (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0137). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 0.0140 / Low: 0.0140).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0140) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+1.12%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0140
2017 Avg (June) 0.0139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0140 0.0137 0.0139
February 0.0139 0.0138 0.0139
March 0.0140 0.0138 0.0139
April 0.0141 0.0139 0.0140
May 0.0141 0.0139 0.0140
June 0.0141 0.0139 0.0140
July 0.0141 0.0139 0.0140
August 0.0140 0.0140 0.0140
September 0.0140 0.0139 0.0140
October 0.0140 0.0139 0.0139
November 0.0139 0.0139 0.0139
December 0.0139 0.0138 0.0139