2026 LSL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5095 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.4696 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4917 MOP

2026 LSL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.5095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.4696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0399 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4921 to the December average rate of 0.4914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5095 was up 5.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4844, 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 2,548 MOP

2025 Average 2,248 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 2,348 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 199.59 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5050

0.4797

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.4918, compared to 0.4914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4918

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0368 MOP (High: 0.5065 / Low: 0.4696). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 MOP (High: 0.5070 / Low: 0.4975).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0368

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4921) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4277), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0645 (+15.07%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4921

2025 Avg (January) 0.4277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5095	0.4844	0.4921
February	0.5070	0.4975	0.5029
March	0.5065	0.4696	0.4818
April	0.4932	0.4751	0.4870
May	0.4968	0.4844	0.4933
June	0.4990	0.4867	0.4935
July	0.4981	0.4808	0.4914