YEARLY HIGH
3.8536 TWD
YEARLY LOW
3.5850 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7324 TWD

2018 MOP to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 3.8536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 3.5850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2686 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6542 to the December average rate of 3.8186, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.8536 was down 4.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.0492, 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 19,268 TWD
2017 Average 18,961 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 17,925 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,343.06 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.8486
3.5941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to TWD 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 3.6579, compared to 3.8069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1490 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1208 TWD (High: 3.7826 / Low: 3.6618). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0333 TWD (High: 3.8114 / Low: 3.7781).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1208
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0333

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0243 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0243

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3.8274) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0644 (+1.71%).

2018 Avg (October) 3.8274
2017 Avg (October) 3.7630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7058 3.6103 3.6542
February 3.6500 3.5953 3.6300
March 3.6354 3.5850 3.6153
April 3.6733 3.5884 3.6345
May 3.7231 3.6639 3.6922
June 3.7826 3.6618 3.7212
July 3.7931 3.7497 3.7779
August 3.8165 3.7753 3.7968
September 3.8114 3.7781 3.8018
October 3.8536 3.7896 3.8274
November 3.8467 3.7905 3.8188
December 3.8426 3.7883 3.8186