2019 ILS to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3333 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.1522 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2653 MOP

2019 ILS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 2.3333. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.1522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1810 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1911 to the December average rate of 2.3130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.3333 was down 1.71% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.3740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,666 MOP

2018 Average 11,236 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,761 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 905.10 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3260

2.1788

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 2.2329, compared to 2.2976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2329

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0813 MOP (High: 2.2336 / Low: 2.1522). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0256 MOP (High: 2.2489 / Low: 2.2233).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0813

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0256

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 2.3137) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.1756), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1381 (+6.35%).

2019 Avg (November) 2.3137

2018 Avg (November) 2.1756

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2336	2.1522	2.1911
February	2.2431	2.2121	2.2297
March	2.2489	2.2233	2.2340
April	2.2658	2.2258	2.2490
May	2.2711	2.2249	2.2517
June	2.2584	2.2158	2.2417
July	2.3057	2.2457	2.2702
August	2.3258	2.2621	2.2998
September	2.3279	2.2713	2.2931
October	2.3245	2.2796	2.2960
November	2.3333	2.2897	2.3137
December	2.3262	2.2941	2.3130