2014 LSL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7741 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.6830 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7370 MOP

2014 LSL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.7741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.6830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0911 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7363 to the December average rate of 0.6953, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7741 was down 17.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9427, 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 3,871 MOP

2013 Average 4,154 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,415 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 455.58 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7743

0.6881

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 0.7469, compared to 0.7271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7469

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0467 MOP (High: 0.7601 / Low: 0.7134). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 MOP (High: 0.7555 / Low: 0.7424).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0467

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0246 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.7672) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8589), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0917 (-10.68%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.7672

2013 Avg (May) 0.8589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7601	0.7134	0.7363
February	0.7449	0.7137	0.7279
March	0.7571	0.7349	0.7443
April	0.7656	0.7493	0.7573
May	0.7741	0.7586	0.7672
June	0.7572	0.7400	0.7486
July	0.7614	0.7408	0.7493
August	0.7555	0.7424	0.7490
September	0.7496	0.7099	0.7281
October	0.7329	0.7063	0.7211
November	0.7297	0.7076	0.7199
December	0.7251	0.6830	0.6953