2016 LSL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6003 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.4764 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5455 MOP

2016 LSL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 0.6003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 0.4764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1239 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4927 to the December average rate of 0.5764, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6003 was down 14.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7041, 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 3,001 MOP

2015 Average 3,146 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 2,382 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 619.66 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5895

0.4839

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 0.5201, compared to 0.5709 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5201

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5709

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0555 MOP (High: 0.5623 / Low: 0.5068). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 MOP (High: 0.5896 / Low: 0.5663).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0555

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.5720) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.5646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+1.32%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.5720

2015 Avg (November) 0.5646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5178	0.4764	0.4927
February	0.5255	0.4970	0.5075
March	0.5389	0.5059	0.5201
April	0.5616	0.5251	0.5469
May	0.5623	0.5068	0.5230
June	0.5550	0.5116	0.5303
July	0.5744	0.5414	0.5554
August	0.5985	0.5496	0.5807
September	0.5909	0.5492	0.5677
October	0.5888	0.5592	0.5731
November	0.6003	0.5536	0.5720
December	0.5896	0.5663	0.5764