2018 MOP to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1691 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.1522 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1606 CAD

2018 MOP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.1691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0168 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1544 to the December average rate of 0.1669, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1691 was down 1.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1724, 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 845 CAD

2017 Average 809 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 761 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.21 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1682

0.1531

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CAD 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 0.1583, compared to 0.1629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1583

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0070 CAD (High: 0.1592 / Low: 0.1522). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 CAD (High: 0.1649 / Low: 0.1622).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1669) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1585), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0084 (+5.30%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1669

2017 Avg (December) 0.1585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1562	0.1530	0.1544
February	0.1592	0.1522	0.1561
March	0.1624	0.1587	0.1601
April	0.1596	0.1554	0.1576
May	0.1612	0.1578	0.1592
June	0.1649	0.1596	0.1623
July	0.1639	0.1611	0.1624
August	0.1629	0.1595	0.1614
September	0.1630	0.1592	0.1614
October	0.1629	0.1589	0.1614
November	0.1649	0.1622	0.1637
December	0.1691	0.1637	0.1669