YEARLY HIGH
0.0054 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0053 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0053 MOP

2018 LBP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LBP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 0.0054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.0053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0053 to the December average rate of 0.0053, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0054 was down 0.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27 MOP
2017 Average 27 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 26 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.49 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0053
0.0053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0053, compared to 0.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0001 MOP (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0053).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.16%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0053
2017 Avg (July) 0.0053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
February 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053
March 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053
April 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
May 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
June 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
July 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
August 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
September 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
October 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053
November 0.0053 0.0053 0.0053
December 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053