YEARLY HIGH
15.5433 ISK
YEARLY LOW
12.1106 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.4065 ISK

2018 MOP to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 15.5433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 12.1106.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4327 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7575 to the December average rate of 14.9531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.5433 was up 5.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.7025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77,716 ISK
2017 Average 66,446 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 60,553 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,163.38 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.5457
12.0272
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to ISK 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 12.6652, compared to 14.1478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1478

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.1503 ISK (High: 15.0269 / Low: 13.8766). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3128 ISK (High: 12.7021 / Low: 12.3894).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1503
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2994 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2994

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 15.2525) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.9576), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2950 (+17.71%).

2018 Avg (November) 15.2525
2017 Avg (November) 12.9576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.0560 12.4727 12.7575
February 12.7021 12.3894 12.5289
March 12.5069 12.1106 12.3204
April 12.5461 12.1638 12.3251
May 13.1726 12.5702 12.8491
June 13.5108 12.9382 13.2103
July 13.2950 12.9370 13.1724
August 13.5317 13.1526 13.3197
September 14.0295 13.3098 13.6787
October 15.0269 13.8766 14.5103
November 15.5433 14.9601 15.2525
December 15.3886 14.3954 14.9531