2018 MOP to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.0042 LRD

YEARLY LOW

15.0844 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.8308 LRD

2018 MOP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 20.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 15.0844.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9197 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7542 to the December average rate of 19.5568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.0042 was up 27.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.6804, 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 100,021 LRD

2017 Average 65,090 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 75,422 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,598.70 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.9626

15.2815

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LRD 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 16.3433, compared to 19.3184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.3433

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 1.4663 LRD (High: 18.5594 / Low: 17.0931). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1191 LRD (High: 16.2927 / Low: 16.1735).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.4663

March Spread (Stable) ±0.1191

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2175 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2175

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 19.2059) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.5480), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6578 (+66.31%).

2018 Avg (July) 19.2059

2017 Avg (July) 11.5480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.0496	15.2438	15.7542
February	16.1894	15.0844	15.6716
March	16.2927	16.1735	16.2333
April	16.3622	16.1221	16.2189
May	17.1020	16.1772	16.5599
June	18.5594	17.0931	17.6216
July	20.0042	18.5594	19.2059
August	19.1498	18.7443	18.9884
September	19.7984	19.0582	19.1776
October	19.4999	19.2644	19.4090
November	19.7582	19.4065	19.5725
December	19.6662	19.4556	19.5568