YEARLY HIGH
0.0276 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0248 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0266 MOP

2024 LKR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the LKR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0276. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0251 to the December average rate of 0.0274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 0.0276 was down 0.73% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0278, 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 138 MOP
2023 Average 123 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 124 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.87 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0277
0.0248
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 0.0263, compared to 0.0270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 MOP (High: 0.0268 / Low: 0.0260). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MOP (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0271).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2024: 0.0274) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0246), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+11.32%).

2024 Avg (December) 0.0274
2023 Avg (December) 0.0246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0255 0.0248 0.0251
February 0.0260 0.0255 0.0258
March 0.0268 0.0260 0.0264
April 0.0272 0.0267 0.0270
May 0.0271 0.0266 0.0269
June 0.0268 0.0263 0.0265
July 0.0266 0.0263 0.0265
August 0.0270 0.0265 0.0268
September 0.0270 0.0263 0.0267
October 0.0273 0.0271 0.0273
November 0.0276 0.0273 0.0275
December 0.0276 0.0270 0.0274