2023 MOP to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1906.5088 LBP

YEARLY LOW

186.6945 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1703.9242 LBP

2023 MOP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1906.5088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 186.6945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1719.8143 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.2090 to the December average rate of 1868.8194, the exchange rate registered a net change of 892.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1906.5088 was up 887.90% compared to the 2022 peak of 192.9868, 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 9,532,544 LBP

2022 Average 939,591 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 933,472 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,599,071.67 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2043.3525

19.5595

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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 1539.4633, compared to 1868.3850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 328.9218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1539.4633

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1868.3850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 1719.8143 LBP (High: 1906.5088 / Low: 186.6945). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3732 LBP (High: 189.6744 / Low: 187.3012).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1719.8143

January Spread (Stable) ±2.3732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 4.7152 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7152

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1568.4774) against the same month in 2022 (average: 188.5079), the exchange rate shifted by +1379.9695 (+732.05%).

2023 Avg (February) 1568.4774

2022 Avg (February) 188.5079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	189.6744	187.3012	188.2090
February	1906.5088	186.6945	1568.4774
March	1886.6699	1856.3163	1867.3603
April	1886.7472	1853.2756	1868.9140
May	1889.3801	1858.2382	1869.1159
June	1893.6647	1858.7290	1874.7031
July	1897.9711	1859.5719	1873.2187
August	1899.0850	1857.3641	1868.5035
September	1883.4815	1859.9521	1866.9044
October	1872.3485	1859.9265	1864.6641
November	1873.6206	1850.2933	1868.2001
December	1874.1183	1864.2247	1868.8194