2018 KGS to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1188 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.1156 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1180 MOP

2018 KGS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 0.1188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.1156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1166 to the December average rate of 0.1173, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1188 was down 17.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1440, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 594 MOP

2017 Average 584 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 578 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.04 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1188

0.1164

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1179, compared to 0.1180 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1180

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0023 MOP (High: 0.1179 / Low: 0.1156). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.1186 / Low: 0.1183).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1185) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1175), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.83%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1185

2017 Avg (September) 0.1175

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1179	0.1156	0.1166
February	0.1186	0.1170	0.1179
March	0.1187	0.1181	0.1185
April	0.1185	0.1179	0.1182
May	0.1185	0.1172	0.1179
June	0.1187	0.1181	0.1184
July	0.1186	0.1183	0.1185
August	0.1188	0.1182	0.1186
September	0.1188	0.1180	0.1185
October	0.1183	0.1172	0.1178
November	0.1175	0.1165	0.1173
December	0.1178	0.1170	0.1173