YEARLY HIGH
0.6080 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5235 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5593 MOP

2019 SZL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SZL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.6080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.5235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5819 to the December average rate of 0.5575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6080 was down 12.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6970, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,040 MOP
2018 Average 3,068 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,617 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 422.82 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5918
0.5295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.5693, compared to 0.5493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0508 MOP (High: 0.6080 / Low: 0.5572). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 MOP (High: 0.5805 / Low: 0.5661).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0508
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0384 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0384

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5819) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6603), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0784 (-11.87%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5819
2018 Avg (January) 0.6603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6080 0.5572 0.5819
February 0.6076 0.5706 0.5866
March 0.5778 0.5488 0.5629
April 0.5790 0.5576 0.5716
May 0.5697 0.5518 0.5607
June 0.5694 0.5367 0.5524
July 0.5805 0.5661 0.5731
August 0.5673 0.5235 0.5347
September 0.5536 0.5309 0.5438
October 0.5552 0.5273 0.5419
November 0.5514 0.5332 0.5445
December 0.5718 0.5445 0.5575