2018 FKP to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.5941 MOP

YEARLY LOW

10.0540 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.7796 MOP

2018 FKP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 11.5941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 10.0540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5400 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.1282 to the December average rate of 10.2091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.5941 was up 5.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.9435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,970 MOP

2017 Average 51,714 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 50,270 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,700.09 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.4814

10.0935

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 11.1106, compared to 10.4486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1106

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.5982 MOP (High: 11.4568 / Low: 10.8586). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2084 MOP (High: 10.7443 / Low: 10.5358).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5982

July Spread (Stable) ±0.2084

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4798 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4798

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 11.3657) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.1328), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2330 (+12.17%).

2018 Avg (April) 11.3657

2017 Avg (April) 10.1328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.4568	10.8586	11.1282
February	11.4884	11.0897	11.2569
March	11.4971	11.1044	11.2807
April	11.5941	11.1319	11.3657
May	11.0307	10.7150	10.8859
June	10.8495	10.5729	10.7463
July	10.7443	10.5358	10.6492
August	10.6117	10.2648	10.4007
September	10.7256	10.4004	10.5287
October	10.6829	10.2657	10.5065
November	10.5946	10.2719	10.3976
December	10.3245	10.0540	10.2091