YEARLY HIGH
4.2304 MOP
YEARLY LOW
3.3707 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8849 MOP

2013 GHS to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 4.2304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 3.3707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8597 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1953 to the December average rate of 3.4363, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.2304 was down 13.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.8841, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,152 MOP
2012 Average 21,634 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 16,854 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,298.48 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.2712
3.3604
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 4.1044, compared to 3.6655 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6655

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 0.1404 MOP (High: 3.5112 / Low: 3.3707). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0416 MOP (High: 4.2076 / Low: 4.1660).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1404
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0416

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1151 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 4.1953) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.7311), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5357 (-11.32%).

2013 Avg (January) 4.1953
2012 Avg (January) 4.7311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2304 4.1757 4.1953
February 4.2076 4.1660 4.1890
March 4.1749 4.1113 4.1409
April 4.1365 4.0493 4.0975
May 4.0805 4.0055 4.0248
June 4.0055 3.9309 3.9790
July 3.9461 3.8294 3.8952
August 3.8512 3.7147 3.7808
September 3.7334 3.6675 3.6795
October 3.6675 3.6131 3.6497
November 3.6054 3.5108 3.5514
December 3.5112 3.3707 3.4363