YEARLY HIGH
0.0954 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0871 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0930 MOP

2015 LRD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LRD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 0.0954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0874 to the December average rate of 0.0930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0954 was down 4.72% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.1001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 477 MOP
2014 Average 453 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 435 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.54 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0953
0.0866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0932, compared to 0.0928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0074 MOP (High: 0.0948 / Low: 0.0874). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MOP (High: 0.0878 / Low: 0.0871).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.0940) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+7.56%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.0940
2014 Avg (October) 0.0873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0878 0.0871 0.0874
February 0.0948 0.0874 0.0942
March 0.0951 0.0939 0.0946
April 0.0945 0.0936 0.0941
May 0.0951 0.0941 0.0945
June 0.0951 0.0936 0.0943
July 0.0951 0.0931 0.0937
August 0.0945 0.0896 0.0920
September 0.0930 0.0901 0.0912
October 0.0954 0.0920 0.0940
November 0.0952 0.0926 0.0931
December 0.0944 0.0897 0.0930