YEARLY HIGH
5.9339 SDG
YEARLY LOW
5.5574 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.6908 SDG

2019 MOP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 5.9339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 5.5574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3765 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8900 to the December average rate of 5.6153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.9339 was up 0.11% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.9275, 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 29,670 SDG
2018 Average 14,452 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 27,787 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,882.57 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.9236
5.5506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SDG 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 5.7846, compared to 5.5969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1876 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7846
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.3501 SDG (High: 5.9339 / Low: 5.5838). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 SDG (High: 5.5920 / Low: 5.5820).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3501
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2731 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 5.8547) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2394), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6153 (+161.44%).

2019 Avg (April) 5.8547
2018 Avg (April) 2.2394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9028 5.8777 5.8900
February 5.9001 5.8879 5.8915
March 5.9039 5.8876 5.8925
April 5.9339 5.5838 5.8547
May 5.5915 5.5782 5.5817
June 5.6110 5.5811 5.5970
July 5.6235 5.5960 5.6074
August 5.6066 5.5813 5.5876
September 5.6038 5.5574 5.5899
October 5.5920 5.5820 5.5865
November 5.6027 5.5859 5.5950
December 5.6346 5.5944 5.6153