2018 AWG to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.5581 MOP

YEARLY LOW

4.4449 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.5036 MOP

2018 AWG to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 4.5581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 4.4449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1132 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4974 to the December average rate of 4.4765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.5581 was up 0.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,790 MOP

2017 Average 22,348 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 22,224 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 566.01 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.5316

4.4715

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 4.5148, compared to 4.4925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5148

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0498 MOP (High: 4.5153 / Low: 4.4655). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 MOP (High: 4.5245 / Low: 4.5133).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0498

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 4.5266) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.4524), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0742 (+1.67%).

2018 Avg (April) 4.5266

2017 Avg (April) 4.4524

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.5212	4.4731	4.4974
February	4.5158	4.4738	4.4996
March	4.5489	4.5092	4.5237
April	4.5581	4.5099	4.5266
May	4.5315	4.5033	4.5209
June	4.5245	4.5133	4.5204
July	4.5310	4.4972	4.5186
August	4.5152	4.4937	4.5086
September	4.5153	4.4655	4.4903
October	4.4970	4.4660	4.4835
November	4.4833	4.4449	4.4772
December	4.4978	4.4649	4.4765