2018 LRD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0663 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0500 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0565 MOP

2018 LRD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.0500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0163 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0635 to the December average rate of 0.0511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0663 was down 26.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 331 MOP

2017 Average 390 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 250 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.52 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0651

0.0498

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0613, compared to 0.0518 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0518

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0046 MOP (High: 0.0585 / Low: 0.0539). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MOP (High: 0.0618 / Low: 0.0614).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0638) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0848), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0210 (-24.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0638

2017 Avg (February) 0.0848

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0656	0.0623	0.0635
February	0.0663	0.0618	0.0638
March	0.0618	0.0614	0.0616
April	0.0620	0.0611	0.0617
May	0.0618	0.0585	0.0604
June	0.0585	0.0539	0.0568
July	0.0539	0.0500	0.0521
August	0.0533	0.0522	0.0527
September	0.0525	0.0505	0.0521
October	0.0519	0.0513	0.0515
November	0.0515	0.0506	0.0511
December	0.0514	0.0508	0.0511