YEARLY HIGH
2.3987 LSL
YEARLY LOW
2.1453 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2807 LSL

2024 MOP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MOP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 2.3987. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 2.1453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2534 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3344 to the December average rate of 2.2772, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 2.3987 was down 2.18% compared to the 2023 peak of 2.4522, 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 11,993 LSL
2023 Average 11,451 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 10,726 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,267.12 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

2.3715
2.1785
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 2.3250, compared to 2.2365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was December, with a trading range of 0.1545 LSL (High: 2.3578 / Low: 2.2033). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0571 LSL (High: 2.2185 / Low: 2.1613).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1545
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0571

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0533 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2024: 2.3555) against the same month in 2023 (average: 2.2151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1403 (+6.33%).

2024 Avg (February) 2.3555
2023 Avg (February) 2.2151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3815 2.2952 2.3344
February 2.3987 2.3090 2.3555
March 2.3770 2.3061 2.3416
April 2.3816 2.2904 2.3404
May 2.3173 2.2502 2.2871
June 2.3669 2.2273 2.2908
July 2.2959 2.2337 2.2674
August 2.3178 2.1962 2.2473
September 2.2315 2.1453 2.1946
October 2.2185 2.1613 2.1952
November 2.2707 2.1770 2.2372
December 2.3578 2.2033 2.2772