2018 MOP to AZN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2127 AZN

YEARLY LOW

0.2088 AZN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2106 AZN

2018 MOP to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.2127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2102 to the December average rate of 0.2113, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2127 was down 13.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2448, 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 1,064 AZN

2017 Average 1,072 AZN

Yearly Trough Low 1,044 AZN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.83 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2114

0.2095

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AZN 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 0.2103, compared to 0.2109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2103

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0027 AZN (High: 0.2115 / Low: 0.2088). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AZN (High: 0.2108 / Low: 0.2100).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2112) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2114), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.08%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2112

2017 Avg (November) 0.2114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2115	0.2088	0.2102
February	0.2111	0.2093	0.2096
March	0.2114	0.2089	0.2100
April	0.2114	0.2097	0.2106
May	0.2109	0.2100	0.2106
June	0.2109	0.2101	0.2106
July	0.2108	0.2100	0.2106
August	0.2114	0.2104	0.2107
September	0.2118	0.2104	0.2109
October	0.2118	0.2103	0.2109
November	0.2127	0.2109	0.2112
December	0.2118	0.2103	0.2113