YEARLY HIGH
189.3247 LBP
YEARLY LOW
185.8437 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
187.4088 LBP

2018 MOP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 189.3247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 185.8437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4810 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.0546 to the December average rate of 187.2682, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 189.3247 was down 0.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 190.2714, 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 946,624 LBP
2017 Average 940,169 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 929,219 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,405.08 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

188.1561
186.9388
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LBP 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 187.4730, compared to 187.3445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 187.4730
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.3445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.4851 LBP (High: 189.3247 / Low: 186.8396). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9383 LBP (High: 187.8512 / Low: 186.9129).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4851
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5320 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 188.0546) against the same month in 2017 (average: 188.7602), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7055 (-0.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 188.0546
2017 Avg (January) 188.7602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 189.3247 186.8396 188.0546
February 188.5968 187.1889 187.8877
March 188.7119 187.0860 187.6006
April 187.9860 186.5141 187.0687
May 188.7729 186.5814 187.1828
June 187.8165 186.3886 187.0438
July 188.0622 185.8437 187.0402
August 188.4052 186.7629 187.2027
September 188.3139 186.8102 187.4832
October 187.8512 186.9129 187.3947
November 188.8321 187.1383 187.6777
December 187.8648 186.8420 187.2682