2018 MOP to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

455.3329 MGA

YEARLY LOW

381.1811 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

414.0199 MGA

2018 MOP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 455.3329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 381.1811.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.1518 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 402.6912 to the December average rate of 440.6929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 455.3329 was up 7.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 422.4436, 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 2,276,665 MGA

2017 Average 1,946,127 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 1,905,906 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 370,758.95 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

452.0012

384.5370

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MGA 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 400.4994, compared to 427.5403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 27.0409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 400.4994

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 427.5403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 23.5558 MGA (High: 454.8417 / Low: 431.2859). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3594 MGA (High: 412.5299 / Low: 406.1706).

December Spread (Volatile) ±23.5558

August Spread (Stable) ±6.3594

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 9.4183 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 446.3792) against the same month in 2017 (average: 395.5512), the exchange rate shifted by +50.8280 (+12.85%).

2018 Avg (November) 446.3792

2017 Avg (November) 395.5512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	406.2440	398.1576	402.6912
February	400.9471	387.5959	393.2730
March	397.7808	381.1811	390.1590
April	402.7227	395.9289	397.8800
May	412.0895	398.7097	403.0652
June	421.4943	409.7615	415.9279
July	419.3278	405.7441	413.6636
August	412.5299	406.1706	409.2784
September	425.9208	412.5299	421.3794
October	438.8508	426.3081	433.8485
November	455.3329	436.7622	446.3792
December	454.8417	431.2859	440.6929