2018 BRL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5604 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.9202 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2250 MOP

2018 BRL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2.5604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 1.9202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6402 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5104 to the December average rate of 2.0714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5604 was down 2.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.6129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 64,011 MOP

2017 Average 62,862 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 48,005 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,005.66 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5644

1.9165

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2.3659, compared to 2.0842 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3659

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0842

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2336 MOP (High: 2.1820 / Low: 1.9483). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0471 MOP (High: 2.1004 / Low: 2.0533).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2336

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0471

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1456 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1456

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.5104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.4990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+0.46%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.5104

2017 Avg (January) 2.4990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5604	2.4264	2.5104
February	2.5429	2.4445	2.4814
March	2.5147	2.4306	2.4626
April	2.4455	2.3064	2.3728
May	2.3108	2.1602	2.2272
June	2.1816	2.0703	2.1409
July	2.1907	2.0550	2.1169
August	2.1820	1.9483	2.0637
September	2.0076	1.9202	1.9705
October	2.2180	2.0065	2.1483
November	2.1834	2.0444	2.1342
December	2.1004	2.0533	2.0714