2019 MOP to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

190.7572 LBP

YEARLY LOW

186.0311 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

187.1665 LBP

2019 MOP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 12, valuing the pair at 190.7572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 186.0311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7262 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 186.8321 to the December average rate of 188.2263, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 190.7572 was up 0.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 189.3247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 953,786 LBP

2018 Average 937,029 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 930,155 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,630.90 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

188.3803

186.5323

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LBP 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 186.8674, compared to 187.4656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5983 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.8674

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.4656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 4.4762 LBP (High: 190.7572 / Low: 186.2810). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5587 LBP (High: 186.9924 / Low: 186.4338).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.4762

March Spread (Stable) ±0.5587

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6915 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 186.9076) against the same month in 2018 (average: 187.1828), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2751 (-0.15%).

2019 Avg (May) 186.9076

2018 Avg (May) 187.1828

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	187.3412	186.5287	186.8321
February	187.0197	186.4406	186.6863
March	186.9924	186.4338	186.7038
April	187.3717	186.4702	186.8045
May	190.7572	186.2810	186.9076
June	188.2431	186.5262	187.2698
July	189.0475	187.0266	187.7391
August	187.8450	186.5054	187.0475
September	187.4984	186.0311	187.0464
October	187.6131	186.8252	187.1574
November	187.8713	187.2717	187.5772
December	189.5641	187.4885	188.2263