YEARLY HIGH
0.0611 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0550 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0588 MOP

2015 LKR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0607 to the December average rate of 0.0556, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0611 was down 0.94% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 306 MOP
2014 Average 306 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 275 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.43 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0612
0.0551
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0600, compared to 0.0575 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0575

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0028 MOP (High: 0.0593 / Low: 0.0566). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0565).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0607) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0611), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.71%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0607
2014 Avg (January) 0.0611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0611 0.0602 0.0607
February 0.0604 0.0599 0.0601
March 0.0604 0.0596 0.0601
April 0.0602 0.0597 0.0599
May 0.0603 0.0596 0.0598
June 0.0599 0.0592 0.0596
July 0.0600 0.0593 0.0597
August 0.0600 0.0592 0.0596
September 0.0593 0.0566 0.0573
October 0.0570 0.0565 0.0567
November 0.0567 0.0557 0.0562
December 0.0562 0.0550 0.0556