YEARLY HIGH
1.9318 MVR
YEARLY LOW
1.8998 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9129 MVR

2018 MOP to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.9318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 1.8998.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0319 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9129 to the December average rate of 1.9178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9318 was down 1.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9600, 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 9,659 MVR
2017 Average 9,617 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 9,499 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.69 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9187
1.9077
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MVR 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 1.9132, compared to 1.9127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9132
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0243 MVR (High: 1.9242 / Low: 1.8998). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0093 MVR (High: 1.9193 / Low: 1.9100).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0243
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0093

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.9174) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9112), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+0.32%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.9174
2017 Avg (November) 1.9112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9246 1.9036 1.9129
February 1.9193 1.9100 1.9156
March 1.9194 1.9046 1.9133
April 1.9259 1.9032 1.9086
May 1.9281 1.9061 1.9177
June 1.9198 1.9049 1.9109
July 1.9242 1.8998 1.9087
August 1.9193 1.9040 1.9099
September 1.9166 1.9050 1.9102
October 1.9232 1.9070 1.9121
November 1.9318 1.9143 1.9174
December 1.9231 1.9083 1.9178