YEARLY HIGH
0.0096 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0090 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0093 MOP

2018 RWF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RWF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 0.0090.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0094 to the December average rate of 0.0091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0096 was down 2.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RWF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 48 MOP
2017 Average 48 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 45 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.66 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0095
0.0091
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF to MOP 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 0.0094, compared to 0.0092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0002 MOP (High: 0.0096 / Low: 0.0093). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0094 / Low: 0.0093).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0094) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0096), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-2.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0094
2017 Avg (January) 0.0096

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0096 0.0094 0.0094
February 0.0096 0.0093 0.0094
March 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
April 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
May 0.0094 0.0093 0.0093
June 0.0094 0.0093 0.0093
July 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
August 0.0094 0.0092 0.0093
September 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
October 0.0093 0.0091 0.0092
November 0.0092 0.0090 0.0091
December 0.0092 0.0090 0.0091