YEARLY HIGH
5.8560 MOP
YEARLY LOW
5.6891 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7711 MOP

2019 LYD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 5.8560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 5.6891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1670 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8190 to the December average rate of 5.7299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.8560 was down 4.13% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.1082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,280 MOP
2018 Average 29,600 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 28,445 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 834.83 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.8352
5.7130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 5.8061, compared to 5.7361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0700 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0845 MOP (High: 5.7868 / Low: 5.7023). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0428 MOP (High: 5.7939 / Low: 5.7511).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0845
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 5.8190) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.9865), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1675 (-2.80%).

2019 Avg (January) 5.8190
2018 Avg (January) 5.9865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8560 5.7851 5.8190
February 5.8517 5.8002 5.8250
March 5.8495 5.7931 5.8228
April 5.8294 5.7835 5.8069
May 5.8162 5.7633 5.7887
June 5.7939 5.7511 5.7743
July 5.7868 5.7023 5.7518
August 5.7694 5.7149 5.7448
September 5.7727 5.6942 5.7231
October 5.7640 5.6891 5.7259
November 5.7611 5.7153 5.7409
December 5.7567 5.7078 5.7299