2018 MOP to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5598 BDT

YEARLY LOW

10.2458 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.3902 BDT

2018 MOP to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 10.5598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 10.2458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3140 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3116 to the December average rate of 10.4059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.5598 was down 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.5600, 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 52,799 BDT

2017 Average 50,593 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 51,229 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,569.79 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.4914

10.2743

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BDT 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 10.3676, compared to 10.4128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3676

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.2118 BDT (High: 10.4666 / Low: 10.2548). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0428 BDT (High: 10.4971 / Low: 10.4543).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2118

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0604 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0604

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 10.4536) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.2284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2252 (+2.20%).

2018 Avg (October) 10.4536

2017 Avg (October) 10.2284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.3459	10.2458	10.3116
February	10.3561	10.2882	10.3252
March	10.3966	10.2611	10.2924
April	10.4666	10.2548	10.3431
May	10.4971	10.4543	10.4733
June	10.4754	10.4295	10.4601
July	10.4563	10.3632	10.4183
August	10.4579	10.3622	10.4167
September	10.4538	10.3582	10.3892
October	10.5598	10.3759	10.4536
November	10.4120	10.3115	10.3932
December	10.4352	10.3642	10.4059