2019 MOP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9104 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.6447 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7897 SZL

2019 MOP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 1.9104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.6447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2657 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7191 to the December average rate of 1.7940, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.9104 was down 0.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9174, 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 9,552 SZL

2018 Average 8,203 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 8,223 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,328.48 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8875

1.6890

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SZL 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 1.7576, compared to 1.8219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7576

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1501 SZL (High: 1.7948 / Low: 1.6447). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0438 SZL (High: 1.7664 / Low: 1.7226).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1501

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0658 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0658

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.8710) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1363 (+7.86%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.8710

2018 Avg (August) 1.7347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7948	1.6447	1.7191
February	1.7525	1.6459	1.7056
March	1.8223	1.7306	1.7768
April	1.7934	1.7272	1.7496
May	1.8123	1.7554	1.7835
June	1.8634	1.7563	1.8108
July	1.7664	1.7226	1.7450
August	1.9104	1.7627	1.8710
September	1.8837	1.8063	1.8391
October	1.8966	1.8013	1.8458
November	1.8755	1.8134	1.8366
December	1.8366	1.7489	1.7940