2018 AFN to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1252 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.1059 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1116 MOP

2018 AFN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.1252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.1059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0193 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1154 to the December average rate of 0.1066, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1252 was up 3.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 626 MOP

2017 Average 591 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 530 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 96.39 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1172

0.1056

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1150, compared to 0.1083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1150

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0193 MOP (High: 0.1252 / Low: 0.1059). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MOP (High: 0.1167 / Low: 0.1159).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1071) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1171), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0100 (-8.52%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1071

2017 Avg (November) 0.1171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1163	0.1137	0.1154
February	0.1167	0.1158	0.1162
March	0.1167	0.1159	0.1163
April	0.1167	0.1149	0.1155
May	0.1152	0.1125	0.1137
June	0.1136	0.1102	0.1126
July	0.1132	0.1097	0.1109
August	0.1119	0.1100	0.1111
September	0.1101	0.1060	0.1077
October	0.1078	0.1061	0.1066
November	0.1252	0.1059	0.1071
December	0.1080	0.1060	0.1066