YEARLY HIGH
44.6082 MRO
YEARLY LOW
25.7845 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.0218 MRO

2018 MOP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 44.6082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 25.7845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8237 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.0719 to the December average rate of 44.3011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.6082 was down 2.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 45.6396, 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 223,041 MRO
2017 Average 224,267 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 128,922 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,118.65 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.4275
42.9105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MRO 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 44.0362, compared to 44.0074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.0362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.0074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 18.6255 MRO (High: 44.4100 / Low: 25.7845). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1272 MRO (High: 44.1721 / Low: 44.0450).

October Spread (Volatile) ±18.6255
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 44.2931) against the same month in 2017 (average: 44.1598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1333 (+0.30%).

2018 Avg (November) 44.2931
2017 Avg (November) 44.1598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.3996 43.6595 44.0719
February 44.1721 44.0450 44.1035
March 44.1648 43.9581 44.0454
April 44.2100 43.6441 43.9799
May 44.1140 43.9209 44.0030
June 44.1081 43.8949 44.0134
July 44.1477 43.9182 44.0524
August 44.3207 43.9619 44.1242
September 44.4645 44.1087 44.2369
October 44.4100 25.7845 43.0369
November 44.6082 44.2338 44.2931
December 44.4077 44.0954 44.3011