YEARLY HIGH
2517.5232 STD
YEARLY LOW
2195.9231 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2312.4446 STD

2014 MOP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MOP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2517.5232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 2195.9231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 321.6001 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2252.7500 to the December average rate of 2490.2942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2517.5232 was up 4.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 2400.7691, 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 12,587,616 STD
2013 Average 11,563,827 STD
Yearly Trough Low 10,979,616 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,608,000.40 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2517.5256
2190.7483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to STD 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 2239.0433, compared to 2385.8458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 146.8025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2239.0433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2385.8458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 83.0887 STD (High: 2418.7509 / Low: 2335.6621). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.5236 STD (High: 2268.8102 / Low: 2250.2866).

September Spread (Volatile) ±83.0887
June Spread (Stable) ±18.5236

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 29.8299 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -29.8299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2490.2942) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2244.1258), the exchange rate shifted by +246.1684 (+10.97%).

2014 Avg (December) 2490.2942
2013 Avg (December) 2244.1258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2269.5029 2230.3034 2252.7500
February 2270.8877 2209.6777 2247.8097
March 2235.5153 2199.3656 2217.9797
April 2240.2157 2212.2847 2222.3573
May 2256.5928 2195.9231 2235.4271
June 2268.8102 2250.2866 2257.9361
July 2291.0793 2240.2046 2263.1036
August 2330.0677 2289.2914 2303.8642
September 2418.7509 2335.6621 2375.8521
October 2445.3669 2398.7444 2419.7991
November 2477.2576 2441.3013 2462.1617
December 2517.5232 2453.5458 2490.2942