YEARLY HIGH
0.0826 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0643 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0750 MOP

2018 ISK to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.0643.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0784 to the December average rate of 0.0669, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0826 was up 0.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 413 MOP
2017 Average 377 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 322 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.18 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0827
0.0640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.0790, compared to 0.0709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0055 MOP (High: 0.0721 / Low: 0.0665). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 MOP (High: 0.0807 / Low: 0.0787).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, 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 (March 2018: 0.0812) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+10.91%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0812
2017 Avg (March) 0.0732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0802 0.0766 0.0784
February 0.0807 0.0787 0.0798
March 0.0826 0.0800 0.0812
April 0.0822 0.0797 0.0811
May 0.0796 0.0759 0.0778
June 0.0773 0.0740 0.0757
July 0.0773 0.0752 0.0759
August 0.0760 0.0739 0.0751
September 0.0751 0.0713 0.0731
October 0.0721 0.0665 0.0690
November 0.0668 0.0643 0.0656
December 0.0695 0.0650 0.0669