2018 MDL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4942 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.4656 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4805 MOP

2018 MDL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.4942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.4656.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0286 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4752 to the December average rate of 0.4692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4942 was up 4.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,471 MOP

2017 Average 2,182 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 2,328 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 143.24 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4936

0.4670

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.4835, compared to 0.4775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4835

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0143 MOP (High: 0.4897 / Low: 0.4754). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 MOP (High: 0.4942 / Low: 0.4875).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.4914) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4149), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0765 (+18.45%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.4914

2017 Avg (April) 0.4149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4828	0.4698	0.4752
February	0.4869	0.4780	0.4833
March	0.4912	0.4828	0.4874
April	0.4942	0.4875	0.4914
May	0.4897	0.4754	0.4847
June	0.4826	0.4752	0.4792
July	0.4881	0.4780	0.4837
August	0.4900	0.4810	0.4859
September	0.4854	0.4764	0.4804
October	0.4784	0.4693	0.4745
November	0.4747	0.4675	0.4711
December	0.4760	0.4656	0.4692