YEARLY HIGH
1.7112 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.6374 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6762 MOP

2023 LYD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LYD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 1.7112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 1.6374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0738 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6846 to the December average rate of 1.6751, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7112 was down 2.49% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.7549, 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 8,556 MOP
2022 Average 8,399 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 8,187 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.90 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.7014
1.6420
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 1.6851, compared to 1.6673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6851
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0405 MOP (High: 1.7080 / Low: 1.6676). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 MOP (High: 1.6836 / Low: 1.6689).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0405
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 1.6965) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7194), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0229 (-1.33%).

2023 Avg (April) 1.6965
2022 Avg (April) 1.7194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6982 1.6630 1.6846
February 1.7080 1.6676 1.6860
March 1.6990 1.6648 1.6800
April 1.7112 1.6898 1.6965
May 1.7091 1.6720 1.6878
June 1.6836 1.6689 1.6755
July 1.7001 1.6710 1.6864
August 1.6883 1.6710 1.6760
September 1.6782 1.6494 1.6619
October 1.6532 1.6374 1.6470
November 1.6777 1.6458 1.6576
December 1.6983 1.6632 1.6751