2018 MOP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8612 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8488 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8560 BOB

2018 MOP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.8612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.8488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0124 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8584 to the December average rate of 0.8577, 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 0.8612 was down 1.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8762, 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 4,306 BOB

2017 Average 4,323 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,244 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.94 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8588

0.8537

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BOB 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 0.8561, compared to 0.8559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8561

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0099 BOB (High: 0.8599 / Low: 0.8500). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BOB (High: 0.8582 / Low: 0.8571).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8584) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8662), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0079 (-0.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8584

2017 Avg (January) 0.8662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8612	0.8513	0.8584
February	0.8582	0.8571	0.8576
March	0.8589	0.8542	0.8559
April	0.8555	0.8540	0.8547
May	0.8579	0.8542	0.8548
June	0.8577	0.8538	0.8551
July	0.8554	0.8488	0.8541
August	0.8564	0.8523	0.8546
September	0.8607	0.8545	0.8565
October	0.8573	0.8546	0.8560
November	0.8599	0.8500	0.8567
December	0.8611	0.8538	0.8577