YEARLY HIGH
0.2789 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2595 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2681 MOP

2018 TWD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TWD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.2789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.2595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2737 to the December average rate of 0.2619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2789 was up 2.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2709, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,395 MOP
2017 Average 1,319 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,297 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.22 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2781
0.2597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.2734, compared to 0.2627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0087 MOP (High: 0.2731 / Low: 0.2644). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MOP (High: 0.2647 / Low: 0.2624).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.2766) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2607), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0159 (+6.11%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.2766
2017 Avg (March) 0.2607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2770 0.2698 0.2737
February 0.2781 0.2740 0.2755
March 0.2789 0.2751 0.2766
April 0.2787 0.2722 0.2751
May 0.2729 0.2686 0.2708
June 0.2731 0.2644 0.2688
July 0.2667 0.2636 0.2647
August 0.2649 0.2620 0.2634
September 0.2647 0.2624 0.2630
October 0.2639 0.2595 0.2613
November 0.2638 0.2600 0.2619
December 0.2640 0.2602 0.2619