2018 SDG to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1544 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.1687 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4524 MOP

2018 SDG to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.1544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.1687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9857 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1483 to the December average rate of 0.1693, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1544 was down 7.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,772 MOP

2017 Average 6,049 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 844 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,928.43 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2463

0.0712

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.5756, compared to 0.3292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2463 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5756

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.7022 MOP (High: 1.1462 / Low: 0.4440). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MOP (High: 0.1694 / Low: 0.1687).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7022

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6323 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.1483) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2413), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0930 (-7.49%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.1483

2017 Avg (January) 1.2413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1544	1.1447	1.1483
February	1.1462	0.4440	0.5160
March	0.4492	0.4445	0.4465
April	0.4495	0.4449	0.4465
May	0.4494	0.4452	0.4476
June	0.4493	0.4459	0.4483
July	0.4502	0.4475	0.4488
August	0.4493	0.4475	0.4485
September	0.4492	0.4453	0.4479
October	0.4488	0.1695	0.2916
November	0.1694	0.1687	0.1692
December	0.1699	0.1689	0.1693