2018 MOP to AWG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2250 AWG

YEARLY LOW

0.2194 AWG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2220 AWG

2018 MOP to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.2250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 0.2194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2224 to the December average rate of 0.2234, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2250 was down 1.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2273, 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 1,125 AWG

2017 Average 1,119 AWG

Yearly Trough Low 1,097 AWG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.94 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2236

0.2207

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MOP to AWG 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 0.2215, compared to 0.2226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2215

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0025 AWG (High: 0.2239 / Low: 0.2215). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AWG (High: 0.2216 / Low: 0.2210).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2234) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+0.44%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2234

2017 Avg (November) 0.2224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2236	0.2212	0.2224
February	0.2235	0.2214	0.2222
March	0.2218	0.2198	0.2211
April	0.2217	0.2194	0.2209
May	0.2221	0.2207	0.2212
June	0.2216	0.2210	0.2212
July	0.2224	0.2207	0.2213
August	0.2225	0.2215	0.2218
September	0.2239	0.2215	0.2227
October	0.2239	0.2224	0.2230
November	0.2250	0.2230	0.2234
December	0.2240	0.2223	0.2234