2018 MOP to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

141.8757 KRW

YEARLY LOW

130.4721 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

136.3228 KRW

2018 MOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 141.8757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 130.4721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4035 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 132.3717 to the December average rate of 139.4238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 141.8757 was down 6.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 151.4860, 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 709,378 KRW

2017 Average 704,418 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 652,361 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,017.68 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

141.2402

131.4520

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KRW 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 133.3196, compared to 139.3261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 133.3196

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.3261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 7.1035 KRW (High: 138.9984 / Low: 131.8949). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8346 KRW (High: 133.3731 / Low: 131.5385).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.1035

January Spread (Stable) ±1.8346

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.2725 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2725

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 140.4246) against the same month in 2017 (average: 140.9366), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5120 (-0.36%).

2018 Avg (October) 140.4246

2017 Avg (October) 140.9366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	133.3731	131.5385	132.3717
February	136.2454	132.1206	133.9800
March	134.3383	131.1950	132.7075
April	133.8855	130.4721	132.2677
May	134.2161	131.6209	133.1485
June	138.9984	131.8949	135.4424
July	140.3547	137.6986	138.8246
August	140.6322	136.9955	138.7390
September	140.6350	137.6732	138.7234
October	141.8757	138.0962	140.4246
November	141.1588	138.3457	139.8210
December	140.7977	137.7000	139.4238