2018 MOP to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

44.6082 MRO

YEARLY LOW

25.7845 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.0218 MRO

2018 MOP to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 44.6082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 25.7845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.8237 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.0719 to the December average rate of 44.3011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.6082 was down 2.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 45.6396, 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 223,041 MRO

2017 Average 224,267 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 128,922 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 94,118.65 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

44.4275

42.9105

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MRO 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 44.0362, compared to 44.0074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.0362

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.0074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 18.6255 MRO (High: 44.4100 / Low: 25.7845). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1272 MRO (High: 44.1721 / Low: 44.0450).

October Spread (Volatile) ±18.6255

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.2000 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 44.2931) against the same month in 2017 (average: 44.1598), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1333 (+0.30%).

2018 Avg (November) 44.2931

2017 Avg (November) 44.1598

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	44.3996	43.6595	44.0719
February	44.1721	44.0450	44.1035
March	44.1648	43.9581	44.0454
April	44.2100	43.6441	43.9799
May	44.1140	43.9209	44.0030
June	44.1081	43.8949	44.0134
July	44.1477	43.9182	44.0524
August	44.3207	43.9619	44.1242
September	44.4645	44.1087	44.2369
October	44.4100	25.7845	43.0369
November	44.6082	44.2338	44.2931
December	44.4077	44.0954	44.3011