YEARLY HIGH
5.5841 PHP
YEARLY LOW
5.0555 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3138 PHP

2013 MOP to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 5.5841. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 5.0555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5286 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1041 to the December average rate of 5.5321, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.5841 was up 1.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.5209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,921 PHP
2012 Average 26,420 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 25,278 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,643.17 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.5764
5.0449
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to PHP 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 5.1627, compared to 5.4649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.2390 PHP (High: 5.4839 / Low: 5.2449). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0503 PHP (High: 5.1058 / Low: 5.0555).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2390
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0503

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0792 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 5.4952) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.2671), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2281 (+4.33%).

2013 Avg (August) 5.4952
2012 Avg (August) 5.2671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1458 5.0740 5.1041
February 5.1058 5.0555 5.0892
March 5.1321 5.0619 5.0961
April 5.1828 5.1070 5.1527
May 5.2982 5.0807 5.1641
June 5.4839 5.2449 5.3702
July 5.4772 5.3976 5.4280
August 5.5841 5.4387 5.4952
September 5.5757 5.3890 5.4791
October 5.4426 5.3803 5.4000
November 5.5110 5.4004 5.4549
December 5.5751 5.4707 5.5321