2018 MOP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1720 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.1619 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1671 SGD

2018 MOP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.1720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 0.1619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1641 to the December average rate of 0.1701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1720 was down 5.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1815, 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 860 SGD

2017 Average 860 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 809 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.39 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1718

0.1620

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SGD 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 0.1643, compared to 0.1699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1643

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0044 SGD (High: 0.1692 / Low: 0.1648). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 SGD (High: 0.1705 / Low: 0.1689).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1709) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1691), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0019 (+1.11%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1709

2017 Avg (October) 0.1691

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1664	0.1623	0.1641
February	0.1654	0.1625	0.1638
March	0.1640	0.1620	0.1629
April	0.1643	0.1619	0.1628
May	0.1668	0.1646	0.1656
June	0.1692	0.1648	0.1668
July	0.1694	0.1678	0.1686
August	0.1707	0.1685	0.1694
September	0.1705	0.1689	0.1698
October	0.1720	0.1702	0.1709
November	0.1717	0.1700	0.1706
December	0.1712	0.1689	0.1701