YEARLY HIGH
5.6920 MOP
YEARLY LOW
4.9543 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4246 MOP

2014 BAM to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 5.6920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.9543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7377 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5640 to the December average rate of 5.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.6920 was up 0.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 5.6421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,460 MOP
2013 Average 27,110 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 24,772 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,688.31 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.7087
4.9669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 5.5961, compared to 5.2530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1959 MOP (High: 5.3622 / Low: 5.1663). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0533 MOP (High: 5.5746 / Low: 5.5213).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1959
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0533

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1703 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 5.6469) against the same month in 2013 (average: 5.2959), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3510 (+6.63%).

2014 Avg (March) 5.6469
2013 Avg (March) 5.2959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6182 5.5298 5.5640
February 5.6173 5.5238 5.5751
March 5.6920 5.6112 5.6469
April 5.6663 5.5941 5.6375
May 5.6772 5.5539 5.6047
June 5.5746 5.5213 5.5484
July 5.5778 5.4637 5.5265
August 5.4757 5.3666 5.4349
September 5.3622 5.1663 5.2646
October 5.2254 5.1261 5.1748
November 5.1199 5.0547 5.0887
December 5.1043 4.9543 5.0287