2018 MOP to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1478 MDL

YEARLY LOW

2.0233 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0816 MDL

2018 MOP to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 2.1478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 2.0233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1245 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1048 to the December average rate of 2.1312, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1478 was down 15.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.5301, 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 10,739 MDL

2017 Average 11,496 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 10,116 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 622.48 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1408

2.0253

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MDL 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 2.0685, compared to 2.0947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0613 MDL (High: 2.1034 / Low: 2.0421). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0279 MDL (High: 2.0512 / Low: 2.0233).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0613

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.1312) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1344), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-0.15%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.1312

2017 Avg (December) 2.1344

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1285	2.0713	2.1048
February	2.0922	2.0538	2.0693
March	2.0713	2.0357	2.0520
April	2.0512	2.0233	2.0349
May	2.1034	2.0421	2.0631
June	2.1044	2.0720	2.0871
July	2.0920	2.0487	2.0674
August	2.0790	2.0406	2.0579
September	2.0992	2.0603	2.0816
October	2.1307	2.0904	2.1075
November	2.1390	2.1066	2.1229
December	2.1478	2.1007	2.1312