YEARLY HIGH
0.7845 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.7269 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7505 MOP

2019 BWP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.7845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.7269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0576 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7664 to the December average rate of 0.7480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7845 was down 8.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,923 MOP
2018 Average 3,966 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,635 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.09 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7743
0.7304
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.7582, compared to 0.7428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7582
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0335 MOP (High: 0.7792 / Low: 0.7457). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 MOP (High: 0.7440 / Low: 0.7354).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.7707) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8432), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0725 (-8.60%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.7707
2018 Avg (February) 0.8432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7792 0.7457 0.7664
February 0.7845 0.7639 0.7707
March 0.7678 0.7459 0.7553
April 0.7653 0.7488 0.7589
May 0.7583 0.7408 0.7517
June 0.7561 0.7365 0.7460
July 0.7618 0.7528 0.7579
August 0.7488 0.7278 0.7340
September 0.7434 0.7294 0.7382
October 0.7489 0.7269 0.7384
November 0.7440 0.7354 0.7403
December 0.7578 0.7403 0.7480