2018 MOP to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

77.4344 CRC

YEARLY LOW

69.8165 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

71.4431 CRC

2018 MOP to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 77.4344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 69.8165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6179 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.4371 to the December average rate of 74.2749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 77.4344 was up 5.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 73.6370, 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 387,172 CRC

2017 Average 352,613 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 349,082 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,089.71 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

76.2792

69.4301

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CRC 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 70.3191, compared to 72.5671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.3191

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 72.5671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 3.1824 CRC (High: 77.4344 / Low: 74.2520). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1351 CRC (High: 70.2537 / Low: 70.1186).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.1824

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1351

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4335 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 75.7084) against the same month in 2017 (average: 70.7021), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0063 (+7.08%).

2018 Avg (November) 75.7084

2017 Avg (November) 70.7021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	70.7222	70.2739	70.4371
February	71.2115	70.4631	70.8841
March	70.7169	70.0969	70.4081
April	70.3201	69.8165	70.0397
May	70.0940	69.8997	70.0009
June	70.2735	69.8993	70.1444
July	70.2537	70.1186	70.1775
August	70.7410	70.1415	70.2407
September	72.2697	70.7410	71.7328
October	74.9471	71.8270	73.2680
November	77.4344	74.2520	75.7084
December	74.9322	74.0525	74.2749