YEARLY HIGH
0.0157 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0155 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0157 MOP

2018 SYP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 0.0157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0156 to the December average rate of 0.0156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0157 was down 58.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 79 MOP
2017 Average 144 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 78 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.01 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0157
0.0156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0157, compared to 0.0157 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) 0.0157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0002 MOP (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0155). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 0.0157 / Low: 0.0156).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0157) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0375), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0218 (-58.10%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0157
2017 Avg (July) 0.0375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0157 0.0155 0.0156
February 0.0157 0.0156 0.0156
March 0.0157 0.0156 0.0157
April 0.0157 0.0156 0.0157
May 0.0157 0.0157 0.0157
June 0.0157 0.0157 0.0157
July 0.0157 0.0157 0.0157
August 0.0157 0.0156 0.0157
September 0.0157 0.0156 0.0157
October 0.0157 0.0156 0.0157
November 0.0157 0.0155 0.0157
December 0.0157 0.0156 0.0156