YEARLY HIGH
2.1293 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.9625 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0343 LSL

2026 MOP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MOP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 2.1293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 1.9625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1668 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0324 to the December average rate of 2.0352, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.1293 was down 13.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.4747, 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 10,647 LSL
2025 Average 11,138 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 9,813 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 834.06 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.0850
1.9798
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.0342, compared to 2.0352 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0352

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1548 LSL (High: 2.1293 / Low: 1.9745). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0377 LSL (High: 2.0101 / Low: 1.9724).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1548
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0439 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0439

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.0762) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.2809), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2047 (-8.97%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.0762
2025 Avg (March) 2.2809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0645 1.9625 2.0324
February 2.0101 1.9724 1.9886
March 2.1293 1.9745 2.0762
April 2.1049 2.0275 2.0540
May 2.0642 2.0128 2.0273
June 2.0548 2.0040 2.0266
July 2.0799 2.0078 2.0352