2019 LSL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6081 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.5235 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5593 MOP

2019 LSL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.6081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.5235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0846 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5817 to the December average rate of 0.5577, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6081 was down 12.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6983, 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 3,041 MOP

2018 Average 3,070 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 2,617 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 423.22 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5921

0.5289

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 0.5694, compared to 0.5492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0202 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0505 MOP (High: 0.6081 / Low: 0.5576). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 MOP (High: 0.5808 / Low: 0.5660).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0505

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0387 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5817) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6609), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0792 (-11.98%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5817

2018 Avg (January) 0.6609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6081	0.5576	0.5817
February	0.6078	0.5733	0.5868
March	0.5778	0.5512	0.5630
April	0.5788	0.5593	0.5712
May	0.5690	0.5518	0.5610
June	0.5693	0.5372	0.5526
July	0.5808	0.5660	0.5729
August	0.5673	0.5235	0.5341
September	0.5515	0.5307	0.5433
October	0.5549	0.5273	0.5421
November	0.5515	0.5340	0.5451
December	0.5717	0.5444	0.5577