2018 MOP to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0899 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.0848 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0874 XDR

2018 MOP to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.0899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.0848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0864 to the December average rate of 0.0892, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0899 was down 4.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0938, 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 450 XDR

2017 Average 449 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 424 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.64 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0896

0.0849

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MOP to XDR 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 0.0861, compared to 0.0887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0861

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0021 XDR (High: 0.0874 / Low: 0.0853). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 XDR (High: 0.0886 / Low: 0.0881).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0892) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0884), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.94%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0892

2017 Avg (November) 0.0884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0874	0.0853	0.0864
February	0.0860	0.0850	0.0854
March	0.0859	0.0848	0.0853
April	0.0860	0.0849	0.0853
May	0.0877	0.0860	0.0868
June	0.0880	0.0870	0.0875
July	0.0885	0.0875	0.0881
August	0.0888	0.0882	0.0884
September	0.0886	0.0881	0.0884
October	0.0895	0.0885	0.0888
November	0.0899	0.0888	0.0892
December	0.0896	0.0888	0.0892