YEARLY HIGH
11.4836 LRD
YEARLY LOW
10.4833 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7579 LRD

2015 MOP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MOP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 11.4836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 10.4833.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0003 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4459 to the December average rate of 10.7503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 11.4836 was down 0.95% compared to the 2014 peak of 11.5938, 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 57,418 LRD
2014 Average 55,244 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 52,417 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,001.46 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

11.5335
10.4825
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LRD 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 10.7402, compared to 10.7757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.7757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.8917 LRD (High: 11.4364 / Low: 10.5447). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0918 LRD (High: 11.4836 / Low: 11.3919).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8917
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0918

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.8286 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 11.4459) against the same month in 2014 (average: 10.4764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9695 (+9.25%).

2015 Avg (January) 11.4459
2014 Avg (January) 10.4764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4836 11.3919 11.4459
February 11.4364 10.5447 10.6173
March 10.6485 10.5099 10.5700
April 10.6858 10.5869 10.6217
May 10.6223 10.5147 10.5846
June 10.6855 10.5105 10.6014
July 10.7461 10.5133 10.6704
August 11.1607 10.5792 10.8763
September 11.0930 10.7476 10.9712
October 10.8746 10.4833 10.6454
November 10.8020 10.5004 10.7405
December 11.1480 10.5945 10.7503