2018 MOP to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5208 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.3906 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4523 BRL

2018 MOP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.5208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.3906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1302 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3984 to the December average rate of 0.4828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5208 was up 23.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4206, 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 2,604 BRL

2017 Average 1,989 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 1,953 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 651.09 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5185

0.3875

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BRL 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 0.4242, compared to 0.4804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4242

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0550 BRL (High: 0.5133 / Low: 0.4583). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 BRL (High: 0.4870 / Low: 0.4761).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0550

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.5076) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3887), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1189 (+30.58%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.5076

2017 Avg (September) 0.3887

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4121	0.3906	0.3984
February	0.4091	0.3933	0.4030
March	0.4114	0.3977	0.4061
April	0.4336	0.4089	0.4215
May	0.4629	0.4327	0.4492
June	0.4830	0.4584	0.4672
July	0.4866	0.4565	0.4725
August	0.5133	0.4583	0.4852
September	0.5208	0.4981	0.5076
October	0.4984	0.4509	0.4657
November	0.4891	0.4580	0.4687
December	0.4870	0.4761	0.4828