2018 MOP to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

72.4536 XAF

YEARLY LOW

65.1087 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

68.8468 XAF

2018 MOP to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 72.4536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 65.1087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3449 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 66.7789 to the December average rate of 71.5471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 72.4536 was down 8.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 78.8325, 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 362,268 XAF

2017 Average 362,614 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 325,543 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,724.55 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

72.1758

65.2852

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to XAF 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 67.1343, compared to 70.5593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 67.1343

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.5593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.8374 XAF (High: 70.3265 / Low: 67.4891). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6831 XAF (High: 69.7330 / Low: 69.0499).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.8374

July Spread (Stable) ±0.6831

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8460 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 71.6015) against the same month in 2017 (average: 69.5090), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0925 (+3.01%).

2018 Avg (November) 71.6015

2017 Avg (November) 69.5090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	68.3181	65.5520	66.7789
February	66.7326	65.1087	65.9330
March	66.3139	65.2095	65.8594
April	67.1166	65.5169	66.1097
May	70.3265	67.4891	68.6368
June	70.1826	68.7379	69.4883
July	69.7330	69.0499	69.3991
August	71.5190	69.2453	70.3324
September	70.1047	68.9152	69.7326
October	71.6008	70.1093	70.7434
November	72.4536	70.9846	71.6015
December	72.1250	70.7279	71.5471