2018 MOP to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

112.4577 KPW

YEARLY LOW

111.0293 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

111.4950 KPW

2018 MOP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 112.4577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 11, dropping to 111.0293.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4284 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.7682 to the December average rate of 111.6833, 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 112.4577 was down 1.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 113.6407, 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 562,288 KPW

2017 Average 560,826 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 555,146 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,142.05 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

111.8130

111.2749

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KPW 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 111.4844, compared to 111.5056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 111.4844

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 111.5056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 1.2267 KPW (High: 112.4040 / Low: 111.1773). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2107 KPW (High: 111.7926 / Low: 111.5819).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2267

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2107

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2312 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 111.6633) against the same month in 2017 (average: 111.9972), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3338 (-0.30%).

2018 Avg (November) 111.6633

2017 Avg (November) 111.9972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	112.4040	111.1773	111.7682
February	111.7926	111.5819	111.6880
March	111.7386	111.2306	111.4568
April	111.7670	111.2237	111.3389
May	111.4941	111.0359	111.3197
June	111.4955	111.1264	111.3350
July	111.4288	111.0293	111.3495
August	111.7330	111.1996	111.3581
September	111.9386	111.1985	111.4694
October	111.9580	111.1546	111.5099
November	112.4577	111.5137	111.6633
December	111.9522	111.1650	111.6833