2018 CAD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.5688 MOP

YEARLY LOW

5.9144 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.2304 MOP

2018 CAD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6.5688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.9144.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6543 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4779 to the December average rate of 5.9920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.5688 was down 1.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.6771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,844 MOP

2017 Average 30,945 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 29,572 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,271.62 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.5265

5.9434

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 6.3197, compared to 6.1410 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3197

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1410

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2874 MOP (High: 6.5688 / Low: 6.2814). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1016 MOP (High: 6.1650 / Low: 6.0634).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2874

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1617 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 6.4079) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.1002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3077 (+5.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 6.4079

2017 Avg (February) 6.1002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.5380	6.4009	6.4779
February	6.5688	6.2814	6.4079
March	6.3022	6.1562	6.2462
April	6.4361	6.2651	6.3442
May	6.3367	6.2045	6.2807
June	6.2667	6.0645	6.1612
July	6.2069	6.1007	6.1561
August	6.2688	6.1400	6.1957
September	6.2808	6.1363	6.1976
October	6.2916	6.1376	6.1966
November	6.1650	6.0634	6.1082
December	6.1076	5.9144	5.9920