2018 MOP to PYG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

744.6897 PYG

YEARLY LOW

675.5757 PYG

YEARLY AVERAGE

710.2000 PYG

2018 MOP to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 744.6897. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 675.5757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.1140 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 701.1707 to the December average rate of 735.3988, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 744.6897 was up 2.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 724.1382, 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 3,723,449 PYG

2017 Average 3,510,150 PYG

Yearly Trough Low 3,377,879 PYG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 345,570.11 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

742.5815

678.0831

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MOP to PYG 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 694.5000, compared to 725.9000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 31.4000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 694.5000

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 725.9000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 24.2526 PYG (High: 709.7152 / Low: 685.4626). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.8026 PYG (High: 688.1544 / Low: 682.3518).

May Spread (Volatile) ±24.2526

April Spread (Stable) ±5.8026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.3120 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.3120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 737.2066) against the same month in 2017 (average: 705.5792), the exchange rate shifted by +31.6274 (+4.48%).

2018 Avg (October) 737.2066

2017 Avg (October) 705.5792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	706.2906	693.9799	701.1707
February	703.3115	691.0370	694.7699
March	690.2560	675.5757	683.4580
April	688.1544	682.3518	685.8519
May	709.7152	685.4626	697.1426
June	711.2594	698.9743	704.6067
July	711.4755	703.4238	707.3554
August	723.4710	708.9593	713.6357
September	732.2347	720.0957	725.0027
October	744.6897	730.3716	737.2066
November	743.8478	729.6731	736.8008
December	741.6011	732.6468	735.3988