2019 MOP to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 MOP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the MOP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 26.2509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 19.5136.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7374 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7005 to the December average rate of 23.4703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 26.2509 was up 31.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 20.0042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 21.0854, compared to 25.0723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9869 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 2.5693 LRD (High: 23.6145 / Low: 21.0452). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1025 LRD (High: 19.9888 / Low: 19.8863).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4580 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 24.9283) against the same month in 2018 (average: 19.5725), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3558 (+27.36%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.9861 | 19.5136 | 19.7005 |
| February | 19.9888 | 19.8863 | 19.9217 |
| March | 20.1440 | 20.0028 | 20.0606 |
| April | 21.0368 | 20.1594 | 20.5270 |
| May | 23.6145 | 21.0452 | 22.2382 |
| June | 24.3764 | 23.6145 | 24.0643 |
| July | 25.1487 | 24.2958 | 24.8598 |
| August | 25.7177 | 25.1150 | 25.2257 |
| September | 26.0597 | 25.5985 | 25.8098 |
| October | 26.2214 | 25.9733 | 26.1400 |
| November | 26.2509 | 23.9320 | 24.9283 |
| December | 23.8528 | 23.3513 | 23.4703 |