YEARLY HIGH
3.1966 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.9617 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0732 MOP

2013 LTL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3.1966. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 2.9617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2349 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0721 to the December average rate of 3.1695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.1966 was up 2.85% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.1081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,983 MOP
2012 Average 14,874 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 14,808 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,174.69 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.1863
2.9851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 3.0399, compared to 3.1066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0667 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.1237 MOP (High: 3.1568 / Low: 3.0331). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 MOP (High: 3.0960 / Low: 3.0592).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1237
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0909 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 3.1695) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.0323), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1372 (+4.52%).

2013 Avg (December) 3.1695
2012 Avg (December) 3.0323

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1358 3.0160 3.0721
February 3.1568 3.0331 3.0928
March 3.0269 2.9640 3.0018
April 3.0385 2.9681 3.0149
May 3.0501 2.9739 3.0070
June 3.0957 3.0069 3.0506
July 3.0727 2.9617 3.0256
August 3.0960 3.0592 3.0804
September 3.1296 3.0391 3.0886
October 3.1926 3.1277 3.1552
November 3.1444 3.0973 3.1203
December 3.1966 3.1344 3.1695