2018 LSL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6983 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.5185 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6144 MOP

2018 LSL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LSL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.6983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.5185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1798 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6609 to the December average rate of 0.5652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6983 was up 6.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6542, 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 3,491 MOP

2017 Average 3,017 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 2,592 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 898.91 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6944

0.5346

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 0.6578, compared to 0.5710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0868 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6578

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0589 MOP (High: 0.6440 / Low: 0.5852). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 MOP (High: 0.6938 / Low: 0.6711).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0589

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0346 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.6811) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0760 (+12.56%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.6811

2017 Avg (February) 0.6051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6802	0.6466	0.6609
February	0.6983	0.6623	0.6811
March	0.6938	0.6711	0.6811
April	0.6832	0.6490	0.6684
May	0.6581	0.6348	0.6447
June	0.6440	0.5852	0.6105
July	0.6169	0.5834	0.6029
August	0.6120	0.5533	0.5825
September	0.5711	0.5185	0.5479
October	0.5697	0.5415	0.5555
November	0.5883	0.5578	0.5721
December	0.5898	0.5538	0.5652