2018 MOP to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

98.8132 MWK

YEARLY LOW

88.6618 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

90.3926 MWK

2018 MOP to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 98.8132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 88.6618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1514 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.0628 to the December average rate of 92.8547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 98.8132 was up 8.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 91.4946, 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 494,066 MWK

2017 Average 452,130 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 443,309 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,757.06 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

93.2384

88.8618

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MWK 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 90.2957, compared to 90.4895 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.2957

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.4895

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 10.1514 MWK (High: 98.8132 / Low: 88.6618). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3216 MWK (High: 90.1943 / Low: 89.8727).

June Spread (Volatile) ±10.1514

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3216

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.0173 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 92.8737) against the same month in 2017 (average: 90.5065), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3673 (+2.62%).

2018 Avg (June) 92.8737

2017 Avg (June) 90.5065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	90.3363	89.4069	90.0628
February	90.1943	89.8727	90.0278
March	90.2025	89.4665	89.8056
April	91.3801	89.2828	89.7781
May	92.5344	88.9573	89.2265
June	98.8132	88.6618	92.8737
July	89.9566	89.5711	89.8564
August	90.2880	89.5843	89.9100
September	90.4526	89.7703	90.0579
October	90.3923	89.6836	90.0706
November	90.5031	89.7796	90.1875
December	97.0514	89.8287	92.8547