2018 MOP to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3654 BWP

YEARLY LOW

1.1723 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2630 BWP

2018 MOP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.3654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 1.1723.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1931 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2101 to the December average rate of 1.3272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3654 was up 1.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3433, 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 6,827 BWP

2017 Average 6,446 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 5,862 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 965.33 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3512

1.1695

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BWP 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 1.2114, compared to 1.3147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2114

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0762 BWP (High: 1.3457 / Low: 1.2694). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0220 BWP (High: 1.1943 / Low: 1.1723).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0762

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0220

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.3361) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2618), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0743 (+5.89%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.3361

2017 Avg (September) 1.2618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2272	1.1852	1.2101
February	1.2026	1.1735	1.1861
March	1.1943	1.1723	1.1847
April	1.2158	1.1821	1.1953
May	1.2409	1.2126	1.2272
June	1.2919	1.2313	1.2648
July	1.2931	1.2628	1.2749
August	1.3457	1.2694	1.3082
September	1.3654	1.3117	1.3361
October	1.3437	1.3168	1.3221
November	1.3363	1.3043	1.3196
December	1.3388	1.3011	1.3272