YEARLY HIGH
0.3119 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.2782 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2971 MOP

2018 UAH to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 0.3119. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.2782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0337 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2828 to the December average rate of 0.2905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3119 was down 1.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3180, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,560 MOP
2017 Average 1,509 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 1,391 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 168.71 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3116
0.2801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.3021, compared to 0.2922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2922

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0138 MOP (High: 0.3000 / Low: 0.2862). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 MOP (High: 0.3104 / Low: 0.3071).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.3090) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+3.51%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.3090
2017 Avg (April) 0.2985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2898 0.2782 0.2828
February 0.3014 0.2892 0.2969
March 0.3113 0.2991 0.3070
April 0.3119 0.3052 0.3090
May 0.3104 0.3071 0.3088
June 0.3105 0.3051 0.3081
July 0.3085 0.3009 0.3064
August 0.3000 0.2862 0.2937
September 0.2881 0.2840 0.2864
October 0.2892 0.2850 0.2873
November 0.2927 0.2843 0.2887
December 0.2947 0.2857 0.2905