2019 MOP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.7201 LKR

YEARLY LOW

21.5563 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.1399 LKR

2019 MOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 22.7201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 21.5563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1638 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.5199 to the December average rate of 22.5509, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 22.7201 was up 0.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 22.6797, 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 113,600 LKR

2018 Average 100,678 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 107,781 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,819.03 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

22.6427

21.5412

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LKR 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 22.0001, compared to 22.2797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.0001

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.7254 LKR (High: 22.7201 / Low: 21.9947). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1895 LKR (High: 21.9608 / Low: 21.7713).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7254

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1895

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4345 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 22.5199) against the same month in 2018 (average: 19.0956), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4243 (+17.93%).

2019 Avg (January) 22.5199

2018 Avg (January) 19.0956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.7201	21.9947	22.5199
February	22.2723	21.8499	22.0854
March	22.2661	21.7016	22.0428
April	21.8028	21.5563	21.6330
May	21.9588	21.7013	21.8206
June	21.9968	21.8061	21.8988
July	21.9608	21.7713	21.8693
August	22.3237	21.8317	22.0218
September	22.5453	22.1557	22.3957
October	22.5610	22.3286	22.4571
November	22.5381	22.2432	22.3833
December	22.6556	22.4441	22.5509