YEARLY HIGH
0.0976 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0947 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0962 MOP

2018 BDT to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.0947.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0970 to the December average rate of 0.0961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0976 was down 4.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1019, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 488 MOP
2017 Average 494 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 473 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.51 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0973
0.0953
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.0965, compared to 0.0960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0020 MOP (High: 0.0975 / Low: 0.0955). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0957 / Low: 0.0953).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0970) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1008), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0038 (-3.75%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0970
2017 Avg (January) 0.1008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0976 0.0967 0.0970
February 0.0972 0.0966 0.0969
March 0.0975 0.0962 0.0972
April 0.0975 0.0955 0.0967
May 0.0957 0.0953 0.0955
June 0.0959 0.0955 0.0956
July 0.0965 0.0956 0.0960
August 0.0965 0.0956 0.0960
September 0.0965 0.0957 0.0963
October 0.0964 0.0947 0.0957
November 0.0970 0.0960 0.0962
December 0.0965 0.0958 0.0961