YEARLY HIGH
6.5335 MOP
YEARLY LOW
5.6712 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0352 MOP

2018 AUD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 6.5335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 5.6712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8623 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4058 to the December average rate of 5.7697, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.5335 was up 0.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.5010, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,668 MOP
2017 Average 30,769 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 28,356 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,311.50 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.4732
5.6639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 6.2266, compared to 5.8438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8438

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2989 MOP (High: 5.9701 / Low: 5.6712). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1066 MOP (High: 6.0360 / Low: 5.9294).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2989
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1066

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 0.1213 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 6.4058) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.9564), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4494 (+7.54%).

2018 Avg (January) 6.4058
2017 Avg (January) 5.9564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5335 6.2684 6.4058
February 6.4745 6.2591 6.3399
March 6.3641 6.1919 6.2632
April 6.2946 6.0929 6.2078
May 6.1395 6.0236 6.0865
June 6.1968 5.9350 6.0567
July 6.0360 5.9294 5.9859
August 6.0055 5.8162 5.9216
September 5.8888 5.7480 5.8114
October 5.8270 5.6740 5.7313
November 5.9173 5.7864 5.8429
December 5.9701 5.6712 5.7697