2018 MOP to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

32.8976 YER

YEARLY LOW

30.8780 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

31.0202 YER

2018 MOP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MOP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 32.8976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 30.8780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0195 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.0829 to the December average rate of 31.0640, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 32.8976 was up 4.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 31.5215, 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 164,488 YER

2017 Average 155,924 YER

Yearly Trough Low 154,390 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,097.71 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

31.1343

30.9429

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to YER 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 31.0252, compared to 31.0153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.0252

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 1.9577 YER (High: 32.8976 / Low: 30.9399). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0710 YER (High: 31.0970 / Low: 31.0260).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9577

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0710

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1549 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 31.1184) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.2731), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1547 (-0.49%).

2018 Avg (March) 31.1184

2017 Avg (March) 31.2731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.2616	30.9220	31.0829
February	31.0970	31.0260	31.0634
March	32.8976	30.9399	31.1184
April	31.0876	30.9311	30.9635
May	31.0055	30.8780	30.9588
June	31.0074	30.9032	30.9640
July	31.0546	30.8786	30.9742
August	31.0803	30.9321	30.9729
September	31.1377	30.9316	31.0041
October	31.1431	30.9134	31.0160
November	31.2850	31.0133	31.0604
December	31.1352	30.9223	31.0640