2018 MOP to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4204 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3957 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4072 PGK

2018 MOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.4204. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.3957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4002 to the December average rate of 0.4178, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4204 was up 2.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4110, 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 2,102 PGK

2017 Average 1,988 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,979 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.18 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4196

0.3974

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PGK 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 0.4015, compared to 0.4129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4015

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0083 PGK (High: 0.4103 / Low: 0.4020). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 PGK (High: 0.4079 / Low: 0.4054).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0083

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4178) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3997), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+4.52%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4178

2017 Avg (December) 0.3997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4020	0.3975	0.4002
February	0.4026	0.3963	0.3992
March	0.4026	0.3957	0.3992
April	0.4033	0.3987	0.4016
May	0.4070	0.4018	0.4039
June	0.4103	0.4020	0.4048
July	0.4079	0.4054	0.4067
August	0.4106	0.4068	0.4094
September	0.4133	0.4079	0.4116
October	0.4163	0.4131	0.4151
November	0.4181	0.4135	0.4165
December	0.4204	0.4163	0.4178