YEARLY HIGH
11.3629 MOP
YEARLY LOW
10.8840 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.1682 MOP

2019 XDR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 11.3629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 10.8840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4789 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2828 to the December average rate of 11.0823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.3629 was down 3.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.7898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,815 MOP
2018 Average 57,220 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 54,420 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,394.74 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.3067
11.0206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 11.2547, compared to 11.0818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2547
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2384 MOP (High: 11.1224 / Low: 10.8840). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0523 MOP (High: 11.2486 / Low: 11.1963).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2384
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0523

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0933 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0933

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 11.2828) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.5801), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2973 (-2.57%).

2019 Avg (January) 11.2828
2018 Avg (January) 11.5801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.3629 11.2275 11.2828
February 11.3192 11.2497 11.2812
March 11.3001 11.2324 11.2764
April 11.2855 11.1957 11.2513
May 11.2486 11.1963 11.2245
June 11.2480 11.1496 11.2117
July 11.2125 11.0800 11.1183
August 11.1224 10.8840 11.0786
September 11.0864 10.9537 11.0445
October 11.1309 10.9700 11.0815
November 11.1410 11.0615 11.0855
December 11.1174 11.0310 11.0823