YEARLY HIGH
0.6542 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5539 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6034 MOP

2017 LSL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 0.5539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1003 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5901 to the December average rate of 0.6131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6542 was up 8.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.6003, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,271 MOP
2016 Average 2,728 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,769 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 501.33 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6283
0.5643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MOP 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 0.6063, compared to 0.6005 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6005

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0695 MOP (High: 0.6542 / Low: 0.5846). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0197 MOP (High: 0.6337 / Low: 0.6140).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0695
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0197

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0253 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.6131) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0367 (+6.37%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.6131
2016 Avg (December) 0.5764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6029 0.5803 0.5901
February 0.6179 0.5941 0.6051
March 0.6421 0.5981 0.6194
April 0.6190 0.5741 0.5954
May 0.6251 0.5882 0.6052
June 0.6337 0.6140 0.6230
July 0.6220 0.5970 0.6123
August 0.6253 0.5972 0.6078
September 0.6273 0.5921 0.6127
October 0.6035 0.5667 0.5874
November 0.5882 0.5539 0.5697
December 0.6542 0.5846 0.6131