2018 XDR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.7898 MOP

YEARLY LOW

11.1176 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.4458 MOP

2018 XDR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 11.7898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 11.1176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6722 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5801 to the December average rate of 11.2108, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.7898 was up 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.5392, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,949 MOP

2017 Average 55,646 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 55,588 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,361.05 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.7816

11.1588

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 11.6154, compared to 11.2763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3391 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6154

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2857 MOP (High: 11.7284 / Low: 11.4427). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0636 MOP (High: 11.3445 / Low: 11.2810).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2857

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0636

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 0.1950 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 11.7297) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8237), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9060 (+8.37%).

2018 Avg (March) 11.7297

2017 Avg (March) 10.8237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.7284	11.4427	11.5801
February	11.7599	11.6292	11.7059
March	11.7898	11.6370	11.7297
April	11.7823	11.6240	11.7206
May	11.6284	11.4055	11.5256
June	11.4994	11.3606	11.4303
July	11.4240	11.3056	11.3540
August	11.3443	11.2667	11.3060
September	11.3445	11.2810	11.3181
October	11.3006	11.1747	11.2580
November	11.2573	11.1176	11.2107
December	11.2600	11.1581	11.2108