2013 GTQ to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0306 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.9994 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0166 MOP

2013 GTQ to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GTQ to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 1.0306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.9994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0312 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0119 to the December average rate of 1.0153, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0306 was down 1.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0416, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,153 MOP

2012 Average 5,098 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,997 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.21 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0295

1.0005

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.0218, compared to 1.0114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0218

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0176 MOP (High: 1.0202 / Low: 1.0026). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 MOP (High: 1.0230 / Low: 1.0193).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.0271) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.07%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.0271

2012 Avg (May) 1.0278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0180	1.0022	1.0119
February	1.0255	1.0153	1.0203
March	1.0295	1.0192	1.0236
April	1.0293	1.0228	1.0253
May	1.0306	1.0243	1.0271
June	1.0258	1.0198	1.0229
July	1.0230	1.0193	1.0212
August	1.0202	1.0026	1.0132
September	1.0096	0.9994	1.0053
October	1.0059	1.0009	1.0029
November	1.0141	1.0064	1.0103
December	1.0198	1.0112	1.0153