2018 XPF to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0844 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.0759 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0799 MOP

2018 XPF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.0844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.0759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0823 to the December average rate of 0.0768, 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 0.0844 was up 3.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0814, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 422 MOP

2017 Average 379 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 379 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.79 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0841

0.0761

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0819, compared to 0.0779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0819

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0034 MOP (High: 0.0839 / Low: 0.0805). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MOP (High: 0.0796 / Low: 0.0788).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0834) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0713), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0121 (+16.94%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0834

2017 Avg (February) 0.0713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0839	0.0805	0.0823
February	0.0844	0.0824	0.0834
March	0.0843	0.0829	0.0835
April	0.0839	0.0819	0.0832
May	0.0814	0.0782	0.0801
June	0.0800	0.0783	0.0791
July	0.0796	0.0788	0.0792
August	0.0794	0.0769	0.0782
September	0.0798	0.0784	0.0788
October	0.0784	0.0768	0.0777
November	0.0774	0.0759	0.0768
December	0.0777	0.0762	0.0768