2018 HKD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0350 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.0220 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0299 MOP

2018 HKD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.0350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.0220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0298 to the December average rate of 1.0303, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0350 was down 0.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,875 MOP

2017 Average 25,743 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 25,551 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.05 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0303

1.0295

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HKD 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 1.0300, compared to 1.0299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0300

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0113 MOP (High: 1.0349 / Low: 1.0236). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 MOP (High: 1.0313 / Low: 1.0295).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0113

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.0303) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0302), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.01%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.0303

2017 Avg (December) 1.0302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0349	1.0236	1.0298
February	1.0313	1.0295	1.0302
March	1.0310	1.0270	1.0298
April	1.0309	1.0259	1.0300
May	1.0326	1.0283	1.0301
June	1.0322	1.0287	1.0301
July	1.0328	1.0291	1.0299
August	1.0310	1.0261	1.0296
September	1.0311	1.0292	1.0302
October	1.0324	1.0253	1.0297
November	1.0307	1.0220	1.0296
December	1.0350	1.0289	1.0303