YEARLY HIGH
8.1273 MOP
YEARLY LOW
7.9706 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0361 MOP

2024 USD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the USD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 8.1273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 7.9706.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1567 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0502 to the December average rate of 8.0039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 8.1273 was down 0.35% compared to the 2023 peak of 8.1561, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 40,637 MOP
2023 Average 40,304 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 39,853 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 783.40 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

8.0690
7.9980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 8.0522, compared to 8.0200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was February, with a trading range of 0.0887 MOP (High: 8.1273 / Low: 8.0386). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0340 MOP (High: 8.0528 / Low: 8.0188).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0887
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0340

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2024. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 8.0574) against the same month in 2023 (average: 8.0831), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0257 (-0.32%).

2024 Avg (February) 8.0574
2023 Avg (February) 8.0831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0715 8.0233 8.0502
February 8.1273 8.0386 8.0574
March 8.0759 8.0193 8.0545
April 8.0835 8.0454 8.0631
May 8.0583 7.9946 8.0436
June 8.0966 8.0204 8.0446
July 8.0528 8.0188 8.0416
August 8.0543 7.9706 8.0251
September 8.0436 7.9982 8.0263
October 8.0297 7.9936 8.0083
November 8.0519 7.9821 8.0146
December 8.0239 7.9735 8.0039