2018 MYR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0956 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.9089 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0018 MOP

2018 MYR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MYR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 2.0956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 1.9089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1867 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0362 to the December average rate of 1.9315, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0956 was up 5.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 41,912 MOP

2017 Average 37,357 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 38,178 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,734.26 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0946

1.9116

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 2.0502, compared to 1.9534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0968 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0502

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0986 MOP (High: 2.0776 / Low: 1.9790). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0210 MOP (High: 1.9645 / Low: 1.9436).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0986

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0210

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0433 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0433

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.0683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2680 (+14.88%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.0683

2017 Avg (March) 1.8003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0776	1.9790	2.0362
February	2.0723	2.0367	2.0595
March	2.0956	2.0509	2.0683
April	2.0949	2.0625	2.0793
May	2.0669	1.9980	2.0361
June	2.0387	2.0001	2.0218
July	2.0104	1.9882	1.9965
August	1.9882	1.9604	1.9744
September	1.9645	1.9436	1.9507
October	1.9509	1.9252	1.9404
November	1.9438	1.9089	1.9269
December	1.9530	1.9206	1.9315