YEARLY HIGH
0.1274 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1085 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1183 MOP

2018 BTN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.1085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0188 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1266 to the December average rate of 0.1141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1274 was down 7.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1375, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 637 MOP
2017 Average 617 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 543 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.05 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1282
0.1080
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.1230, compared to 0.1137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0060 MOP (High: 0.1157 / Low: 0.1097). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MOP (High: 0.1181 / Low: 0.1172).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1266) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+7.88%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1266
2017 Avg (January) 0.1173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1274 0.1258 0.1266
February 0.1265 0.1237 0.1252
March 0.1246 0.1236 0.1242
April 0.1244 0.1209 0.1231
May 0.1218 0.1184 0.1198
June 0.1207 0.1176 0.1193
July 0.1181 0.1172 0.1177
August 0.1181 0.1140 0.1162
September 0.1140 0.1107 0.1121
October 0.1107 0.1085 0.1097
November 0.1157 0.1097 0.1122
December 0.1157 0.1118 0.1141