2018 MOP to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MOP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MOP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 1.9287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 1.4321.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4966 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5136 to the December average rate of 1.7699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9287 was up 6.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8054, 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 2018.
MOP to LSL 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 1.5229, compared to 1.7538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2308 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1777 LSL (High: 1.9287 / Low: 1.7510). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0489 LSL (High: 1.4901 / Low: 1.4413).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0521 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.8264) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1937 (+11.86%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5465 | 1.4702 | 1.5136 |
| February | 1.5098 | 1.4321 | 1.4688 |
| March | 1.4901 | 1.4413 | 1.4684 |
| April | 1.5409 | 1.4636 | 1.4964 |
| May | 1.5754 | 1.5194 | 1.5511 |
| June | 1.7089 | 1.5528 | 1.6395 |
| July | 1.7140 | 1.6211 | 1.6591 |
| August | 1.8074 | 1.6339 | 1.7186 |
| September | 1.9287 | 1.7510 | 1.8264 |
| October | 1.8466 | 1.7552 | 1.8003 |
| November | 1.7927 | 1.6999 | 1.7482 |
| December | 1.8057 | 1.6954 | 1.7699 |