2018 MRO to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0388 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0224 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0228 MOP

2018 MRO to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.0224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0227 to the December average rate of 0.0226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0388 was up 69.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0228, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MRO based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 194 MOP

2017 Average 111 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 112 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.83 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0238

0.0225

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO to MOP 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 0.0227, compared to 0.0228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0227

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0163 MOP (High: 0.0388 / Low: 0.0225). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0227 / Low: 0.0226).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0237) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0223), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+6.17%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0237

2017 Avg (October) 0.0223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0229	0.0225	0.0227
February	0.0227	0.0226	0.0227
March	0.0227	0.0226	0.0227
April	0.0229	0.0226	0.0227
May	0.0228	0.0227	0.0227
June	0.0228	0.0227	0.0227
July	0.0228	0.0227	0.0227
August	0.0227	0.0226	0.0227
September	0.0227	0.0225	0.0226
October	0.0388	0.0225	0.0237
November	0.0226	0.0224	0.0226
December	0.0227	0.0225	0.0226