2013 EGP to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2571 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.1308 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1626 MOP

2013 EGP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.2571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 1.1308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1264 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2178 to the December average rate of 1.1575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2571 was down 5.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,286 MOP

2012 Average 6,581 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 5,654 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 631.75 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2256

1.1317

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 1.1730, compared to 1.1523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0668 MOP (High: 1.2571 / Low: 1.1904). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 MOP (High: 1.1621 / Low: 1.1564).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0668

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.2178) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3242), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1064 (-8.04%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.2178

2012 Avg (January) 1.3242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2571	1.1904	1.2178
February	1.1974	1.1842	1.1888
March	1.1862	1.1739	1.1792
April	1.1753	1.1508	1.1618
May	1.1558	1.1426	1.1483
June	1.1459	1.1382	1.1419
July	1.1426	1.1308	1.1395
August	1.1449	1.1390	1.1426
September	1.1594	1.1436	1.1560
October	1.1612	1.1552	1.1589
November	1.1621	1.1564	1.1591
December	1.1611	1.1499	1.1575