2019 SAR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1635 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.1183 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1515 MOP

2019 SAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 2, valuing the pair at 2.1635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 2.1183.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0452 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1536 to the December average rate of 2.1425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.1635 was up 0.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.1614, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,818 MOP

2018 Average 10,761 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,592 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 226.15 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.1568

2.1412

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.1539, compared to 2.1490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1539

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0370 MOP (High: 2.1553 / Low: 2.1183). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 MOP (High: 2.1578 / Low: 2.1544).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0370

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 2.1515) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.1527), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.06%).

2019 Avg (September) 2.1515

2018 Avg (September) 2.1527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1625	2.1445	2.1536
February	2.1578	2.1544	2.1555
March	2.1562	2.1504	2.1551
April	2.1594	2.1494	2.1548
May	2.1590	2.1521	2.1552
June	2.1581	2.1397	2.1492
July	2.1538	2.1394	2.1457
August	2.1553	2.1183	2.1516
September	2.1635	2.1329	2.1515
October	2.1557	2.1454	2.1531
November	2.1526	2.1458	2.1498
December	2.1509	2.1348	2.1425