YEARLY HIGH
1174.9116 SLL
YEARLY LOW
872.5072 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
992.2240 SLL

2019 MOP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1174.9116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 872.5072.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 302.4044 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1038.8234 to the December average rate of 930.4783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1174.9116 was up 12.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 1048.3556, 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 5,874,558 SLL
2018 Average 4,777,583 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 4,362,536 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,512,022.18 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1054.7867
863.2264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SLL 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 1037.1272, compared to 947.3209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 89.8063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1037.1272
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 947.3209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 288.2298 SLL (High: 1173.6093 / Low: 885.3795). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4325 SLL (High: 1038.3811 / Low: 1036.9486).

August Spread (Volatile) ±288.2298
February Spread (Stable) ±1.4325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 152.6762 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -152.6762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1015.1159) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1039.1425), the exchange rate shifted by -24.0266 (-2.31%).

2019 Avg (September) 1015.1159
2018 Avg (September) 1039.1425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1043.1301 1034.3914 1038.8234
February 1038.3811 1036.9486 1037.8515
March 1040.0303 1037.4701 1037.9961
April 1040.8425 1036.0542 1038.1925
May 1039.7208 1036.2400 1038.0335
June 1110.4436 875.4009 1031.8660
July 887.6597 872.5072 879.1897
August 1173.6093 885.3795 1019.5925
September 1174.9116 898.1224 1015.1159
October 922.1620 912.8552 916.9305
November 924.2607 921.4169 922.6182
December 934.8547 922.1785 930.4783