2018 XCD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9994 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.9611 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9869 MOP

2018 XCD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 11, valuing the pair at 2.9994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 2.9611.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0383 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9796 to the December average rate of 2.9818, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9994 was down 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,997 MOP

2017 Average 14,845 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 14,805 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.58 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9928

2.9784

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.9871, compared to 2.9866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0327 MOP (High: 2.9954 / Low: 2.9627). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 MOP (High: 2.9845 / Low: 2.9789).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0327

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 2.9908) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.9716), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+0.64%).

2018 Avg (July) 2.9908

2017 Avg (July) 2.9716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9954	2.9627	2.9796
February	2.9845	2.9789	2.9817
March	2.9940	2.9803	2.9879
April	2.9941	2.9796	2.9910
May	2.9992	2.9869	2.9916
June	2.9968	2.9868	2.9911
July	2.9994	2.9886	2.9908
August	2.9948	2.9805	2.9905
September	2.9948	2.9750	2.9875
October	2.9960	2.9745	2.9865
November	2.9863	2.9611	2.9823
December	2.9957	2.9747	2.9818