2018 MOP to PKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.3446 PKR

YEARLY LOW

13.6686 PKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.0522 PKR

2018 MOP to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 17.3446. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 13.6686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6760 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.7428 to the December average rate of 17.2523, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.3446 was up 26.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.7588, 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 86,723 PKR

2017 Average 65,614 PKR

Yearly Trough Low 68,343 PKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,380.03 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.6041

13.3818

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PKR 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 14.1174, compared to 15.9871 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8698 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.1174

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9871

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.3070 PKR (High: 16.5384 / Low: 15.2314). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 PKR (High: 13.7475 / Low: 13.7163).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.3070

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1610 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 17.2523) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.5051), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7472 (+27.75%).

2018 Avg (December) 17.2523

2017 Avg (December) 13.5051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.8070	13.6686	13.7428
February	13.7475	13.7163	13.7336
March	14.3105	13.6786	13.9196
April	14.3279	14.2821	14.3059
May	14.3281	14.2856	14.3095
June	15.0720	14.2886	14.6927
July	15.9828	14.9951	15.4141
August	15.3559	15.1554	15.2530
September	15.3867	15.2064	15.2787
October	16.5384	15.2314	16.1045
November	16.6990	16.4928	16.6201
December	17.3446	16.5747	17.2523