2018 MOP to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5800 MXN

YEARLY LOW

2.2271 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3814 MXN

2018 MOP to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 2.5800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 2.2271.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3529 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3483 to the December average rate of 2.4923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5800 was down 6.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7595, 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 12,900 MXN

2017 Average 11,785 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 11,135 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,764.63 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5330

2.2493

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MXN 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 2.3604, compared to 2.4023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3604

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1886 MXN (High: 2.5096 / Low: 2.3211). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0676 MXN (High: 2.3442 / Low: 2.2766).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1886

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1569 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.5075) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2452 (+10.84%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.5075

2017 Avg (June) 2.2623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4458	2.2958	2.3483
February	2.3442	2.2766	2.3133
March	2.3378	2.2459	2.3027
April	2.3441	2.2271	2.2730
May	2.4697	2.3380	2.4177
June	2.5800	2.4417	2.5075
July	2.4711	2.2939	2.3507
August	2.3726	2.2840	2.3321
September	2.3963	2.3163	2.3530
October	2.5096	2.3211	2.3765
November	2.5573	2.4453	2.5094
December	2.5519	2.4346	2.4923