2018 MOP to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.6414 KZT

YEARLY LOW

39.4461 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.7354 KZT

2018 MOP to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 47.6414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 39.4461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1953 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.5965 to the December average rate of 46.1720, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.6414 was up 10.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.9827, 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 238,207 KZT

2017 Average 203,253 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 197,230 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,976.40 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.8153

39.0955

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KZT 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 40.4669, compared to 45.0038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.4669

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.0038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3.0329 KZT (High: 47.0796 / Low: 44.0467). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5393 KZT (High: 40.8902 / Low: 40.3509).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.0329

May Spread (Stable) ±0.5393

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6458 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 46.1720) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.4800), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6920 (+11.31%).

2018 Avg (December) 46.1720

2017 Avg (December) 41.4800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.3924	39.7558	40.5965
February	40.6075	39.5736	39.9507
March	40.0271	39.4461	39.7388
April	40.8170	39.4866	40.2072
May	40.8902	40.3509	40.6583
June	42.2478	40.9564	41.6499
July	42.9689	42.2476	42.6052
August	45.0109	43.1326	44.2446
September	47.0796	44.0467	45.4555
October	46.2316	44.9639	45.5587
November	46.4973	45.4123	45.9870
December	47.6414	45.8817	46.1720