2019 MOP to MAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2069 MAD

YEARLY LOW

1.1690 MAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1916 MAD

2019 MOP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 1, valuing the pair at 1.2069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.1690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0379 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1803 to the December average rate of 1.1973, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2069 was up 1.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.1947, 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 6,035 MAD

2018 Average 5,815 MAD

Yearly Trough Low 5,845 MAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 189.49 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2011

1.1782

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MOP to MAD 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 1.1885, compared to 1.1948 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1885

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1948

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0236 MAD (High: 1.1926 / Low: 1.1690). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 MAD (High: 1.1827 / Low: 1.1754).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0236

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 1.1955) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1750), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0205 (+1.75%).

2019 Avg (October) 1.1955

2018 Avg (October) 1.1750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1926	1.1690	1.1803
February	1.1827	1.1754	1.1801
March	1.1954	1.1827	1.1893
April	1.1992	1.1867	1.1926
May	1.2042	1.1920	1.1968
June	1.2056	1.1821	1.1917
July	1.1968	1.1850	1.1917
August	1.1963	1.1738	1.1879
September	1.2067	1.1859	1.1992
October	1.2069	1.1882	1.1955
November	1.2012	1.1909	1.1971
December	1.2026	1.1929	1.1973