YEARLY HIGH
0.0640 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0600 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0619 MOP

2013 LKR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.0640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 0.0600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0629 to the December average rate of 0.0611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0640 was down 8.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0703, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 320 MOP
2012 Average 314 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 300 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.08 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0637
0.0600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0630, compared to 0.0608 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0608

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0021 MOP (High: 0.0633 / Low: 0.0612). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MOP (High: 0.0611 / Low: 0.0607).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.0634) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0012 (+1.99%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.0634
2012 Avg (April) 0.0622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0632 0.0624 0.0629
February 0.0637 0.0626 0.0631
March 0.0635 0.0626 0.0631
April 0.0640 0.0628 0.0634
May 0.0637 0.0631 0.0633
June 0.0633 0.0612 0.0624
July 0.0614 0.0605 0.0609
August 0.0607 0.0600 0.0605
September 0.0605 0.0600 0.0603
October 0.0611 0.0606 0.0609
November 0.0611 0.0607 0.0609
December 0.0614 0.0609 0.0611