2013 LSL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9427 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.7624 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8312 MOP

2013 LSL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.9427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1803 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9103 to the December average rate of 0.7706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9427 was down 11.38% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,714 MOP

2012 Average 4,876 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,812 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 901.50 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9243

0.7567

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.8692, compared to 0.7931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0761 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8692

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0978 MOP (High: 0.8941 / Low: 0.7963). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 MOP (High: 0.9060 / Low: 0.8930).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0978

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0609 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.9103) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9980), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0877 (-8.78%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.9103

2012 Avg (January) 0.9980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9427	0.8842	0.9103
February	0.9060	0.8930	0.8992
March	0.8857	0.8589	0.8708
April	0.8988	0.8649	0.8781
May	0.8941	0.7963	0.8589
June	0.8142	0.7841	0.7980
July	0.8220	0.7838	0.8053
August	0.8161	0.7698	0.7939
September	0.8232	0.7760	0.7994
October	0.8175	0.7919	0.8065
November	0.7927	0.7691	0.7829
December	0.7832	0.7624	0.7706