YEARLY HIGH
0.0143 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0129 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0140 MOP

2018 CRC to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0142 to the December average rate of 0.0135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0143 was down 1.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72 MOP
2017 Average 71 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 65 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.05 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0144
0.0131
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0142, compared to 0.0138 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) 0.0142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0006 MOP (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0133). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0142).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0143) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0144), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.64%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0143
2017 Avg (April) 0.0144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0142 0.0141 0.0142
February 0.0142 0.0140 0.0141
March 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
April 0.0143 0.0142 0.0143
May 0.0143 0.0143 0.0143
June 0.0143 0.0142 0.0143
July 0.0143 0.0142 0.0142
August 0.0143 0.0141 0.0142
September 0.0141 0.0138 0.0139
October 0.0139 0.0133 0.0136
November 0.0135 0.0129 0.0132
December 0.0135 0.0133 0.0135