2018 MOP to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4590 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.4531 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4550 AED

2018 MOP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.4590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 0.4531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4561 to the December average rate of 0.4558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4590 was down 1.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,295 AED

2017 Average 2,289 AED

Yearly Trough Low 2,266 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.15 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4563

0.4541

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AED 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 0.4550, compared to 0.4551 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) 0.4550

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0050 AED (High: 0.4587 / Low: 0.4537). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 AED (High: 0.4563 / Low: 0.4554).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4557) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4571), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.29%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4557

2017 Avg (November) 0.4571

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4587	0.4537	0.4561
February	0.4563	0.4554	0.4558
March	0.4560	0.4540	0.4549
April	0.4561	0.4539	0.4544
May	0.4550	0.4532	0.4543
June	0.4550	0.4535	0.4544
July	0.4548	0.4531	0.4544
August	0.4560	0.4538	0.4545
September	0.4568	0.4538	0.4549
October	0.4569	0.4537	0.4551
November	0.4590	0.4551	0.4557
December	0.4569	0.4537	0.4558