2018 MOP to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1063.5455 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1025.2514 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1042.8509 LAK

2018 MOP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 1063.5455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 1025.2514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.2941 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1032.1726 to the December average rate of 1060.6027, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1063.5455 was up 2.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 1041.2334, 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 5,317,728 LAK

2017 Average 5,121,114 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 5,126,257 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 191,470.70 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1063.8707

1024.6551

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MOP to LAK 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 1031.4992, compared to 1054.2026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.7034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1031.4992

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1054.2026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 14.0761 LAK (High: 1045.0476 / Low: 1030.9714). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8121 LAK (High: 1061.1458 / Low: 1058.3337).

June Spread (Volatile) ±14.0761

November Spread (Stable) ±2.8121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.3606 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1060.6027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1033.9334), the exchange rate shifted by +26.6694 (+2.58%).

2018 Avg (December) 1060.6027

2017 Avg (December) 1033.9334

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1038.4877	1027.5438	1032.1726
February	1031.2248	1027.5382	1029.8120
March	1030.3050	1025.4637	1028.1025
April	1030.4791	1025.2514	1027.9231
May	1037.6556	1027.4046	1032.2593
June	1045.0476	1030.9714	1038.7259
July	1045.4828	1036.0616	1042.5392
August	1054.2463	1044.0424	1050.4881
September	1059.4774	1052.9987	1055.1720
October	1057.9909	1050.8770	1056.6175
November	1061.1458	1058.3337	1059.7963
December	1063.5455	1056.1428	1060.6027