2011 LSL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2187 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.9400 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1131 MOP

2011 LSL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 1.2187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.9400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2787 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1608 to the December average rate of 0.9789, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.2187 was up 0.50% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.2126, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,093 MOP

2010 Average 5,477 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,700 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,393.33 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.2092

0.9579

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 1.1628, compared to 1.0634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1628

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.1309 MOP (High: 1.1451 / Low: 1.0141). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 MOP (High: 1.1935 / Low: 1.1696).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1309

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0670 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 1.1706) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0510), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1195 (+11.37%).

2011 Avg (May) 1.1706

2010 Avg (May) 1.0510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2126	1.1165	1.1608
February	1.1500	1.0983	1.1155
March	1.1780	1.1322	1.1589
April	1.2052	1.1659	1.1883
May	1.2187	1.1417	1.1706
June	1.1935	1.1696	1.1828
July	1.1972	1.1576	1.1825
August	1.2019	1.1076	1.1353
September	1.1451	1.0141	1.0826
October	1.0361	0.9922	1.0156
November	1.0179	0.9400	0.9854
December	0.9977	0.9540	0.9789