YEARLY HIGH
0.1562 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1367 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1461 MOP

2013 AFN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.1562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 0.1367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1553 to the December average rate of 0.1400, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1562 was down 10.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1754, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 781 MOP
2012 Average 815 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 684 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.20 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1568
0.1379
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.1508, compared to 0.1414 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1508
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1414

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.0089 MOP (High: 0.1458 / Low: 0.1369). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MOP (High: 0.1558 / Low: 0.1546).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.1545) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1659), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0115 (-6.90%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.1545
2012 Avg (February) 0.1659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1558 0.1546 0.1553
February 0.1562 0.1528 0.1545
March 0.1528 0.1489 0.1506
April 0.1506 0.1486 0.1495
May 0.1509 0.1475 0.1490
June 0.1476 0.1441 0.1460
July 0.1450 0.1411 0.1426
August 0.1435 0.1419 0.1427
September 0.1439 0.1407 0.1422
October 0.1429 0.1399 0.1413
November 0.1407 0.1367 0.1395
December 0.1458 0.1369 0.1400