2018 MOP to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3270 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.3063 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3181 WST

2018 MOP to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.3270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.3063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0208 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3123 to the December average rate of 0.3236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3270 was down 0.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3279, 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 1,635 WST

2017 Average 1,576 WST

Yearly Trough Low 1,531 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.85 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3261

0.3084

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to WST 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 0.3141, compared to 0.3222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3141

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0094 WST (High: 0.3157 / Low: 0.3063). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 WST (High: 0.3214 / Low: 0.3198).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0094

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.3247) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0122 (+3.90%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.3247

2017 Avg (October) 0.3125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3157	0.3063	0.3123
February	0.3133	0.3072	0.3099
March	0.3153	0.3087	0.3130
April	0.3158	0.3113	0.3137
May	0.3196	0.3152	0.3177
June	0.3204	0.3156	0.3178
July	0.3215	0.3192	0.3205
August	0.3214	0.3198	0.3203
September	0.3220	0.3198	0.3206
October	0.3270	0.3211	0.3247
November	0.3263	0.3221	0.3236
December	0.3251	0.3221	0.3236