2018 AZN to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7900 MOP

YEARLY LOW

4.7007 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.7486 MOP

2018 AZN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 4.7900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 4.7007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0893 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7578 to the December average rate of 4.7333, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7900 was down 0.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.8215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,950 MOP

2017 Average 23,350 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 23,504 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 446.53 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.7741

4.7296

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 4.7562, compared to 4.7409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.7562

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0622 MOP (High: 4.7900 / Low: 4.7279). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0171 MOP (High: 4.7612 / Low: 4.7441).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0622

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0135 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.7578) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.3119), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4459 (+10.34%).

2018 Avg (January) 4.7578

2017 Avg (January) 4.3119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7900	4.7279	4.7578
February	4.7776	4.7370	4.7704
March	4.7867	4.7310	4.7626
April	4.7691	4.7298	4.7490
May	4.7609	4.7414	4.7488
June	4.7595	4.7413	4.7489
July	4.7612	4.7441	4.7475
August	4.7539	4.7312	4.7472
September	4.7540	4.7225	4.7424
October	4.7558	4.7217	4.7407
November	4.7405	4.7007	4.7342
December	4.7554	4.7220	4.7333