2022 MOP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2835 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.8012 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0277 LSL

2022 MOP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 2.2835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 1.8012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4823 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9295 to the December average rate of 2.1526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2835 was up 12.98% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.0211, 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 11,417 LSL

2021 Average 9,231 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 9,006 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,411.53 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2786

1.8153

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.9105, compared to 2.1449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9105

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1736 LSL (High: 1.9789 / Low: 1.8052). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0660 LSL (High: 1.9326 / Low: 1.8666).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1736

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0660

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0660 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 2.2400) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.8566), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3834 (+20.65%).

2022 Avg (October) 2.2400

2021 Avg (October) 1.8566

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9953	1.8830	1.9295
February	1.9326	1.8666	1.8958
March	1.9216	1.8012	1.8628
April	1.9789	1.8052	1.8539
May	2.0073	1.9131	1.9692
June	2.0114	1.8968	1.9517
July	2.1254	1.9562	2.0692
August	2.1115	2.0058	2.0653
September	2.2350	2.1057	2.1684
October	2.2835	2.1973	2.2400
November	2.2803	2.1104	2.1740
December	2.1964	2.1171	2.1526