2023 MOP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4522 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.0903 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2898 LSL

2023 MOP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MOP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 2.4522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 2.0903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3619 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1236 to the December average rate of 2.3183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 2.4522 was up 7.39% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.2835, 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 12,261 LSL

2022 Average 10,143 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 10,452 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,809.48 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

2.3900

2.0994

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 2.2546, compared to 2.3250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2546

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.1978 LSL (High: 2.4522 / Low: 2.2544). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0644 LSL (High: 2.3819 / Low: 2.3175).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1978

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0644

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0555 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2023: 2.3216) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.9517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3699 (+18.95%).

2023 Avg (June) 2.3216

2022 Avg (June) 1.9517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1599	2.0903	2.1236
February	2.2801	2.1156	2.2151
March	2.3030	2.2066	2.2627
April	2.2858	2.2007	2.2453
May	2.4480	2.2618	2.3592
June	2.4522	2.2544	2.3216
July	2.3633	2.1871	2.2661
August	2.4176	2.2434	2.3327
September	2.3819	2.3175	2.3513
October	2.4169	2.3324	2.3658
November	2.4347	2.2580	2.3158
December	2.3744	2.2592	2.3183