2018 XAF to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0154 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0138 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0145 MOP

2018 XAF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XAF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0150 to the December average rate of 0.0140, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0154 was up 3.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0148, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 77 MOP

2017 Average 69 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 69 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.78 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0153

0.0138

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0149, compared to 0.0142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0006 MOP (High: 0.0153 / Low: 0.0146). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0145 / Low: 0.0143).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0152) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0130), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+17.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0152

2017 Avg (February) 0.0130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0153	0.0146	0.0150
February	0.0154	0.0150	0.0152
March	0.0153	0.0151	0.0152
April	0.0153	0.0149	0.0151
May	0.0148	0.0142	0.0146
June	0.0145	0.0142	0.0144
July	0.0145	0.0143	0.0144
August	0.0144	0.0140	0.0142
September	0.0145	0.0143	0.0143
October	0.0143	0.0140	0.0141
November	0.0141	0.0138	0.0140
December	0.0141	0.0139	0.0140