2013 MOP to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8765 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.8639 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8695 BOB

2013 MOP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.8765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 9, dropping to 0.8639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8755 to the December average rate of 0.8654, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8765 was up 0.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8763, 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 4,383 BOB

2012 Average 4,346 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 4,320 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.00 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8765

0.8639

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BOB 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 0.8738, compared to 0.8652 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8738

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8652

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0107 BOB (High: 0.8747 / Low: 0.8640). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 BOB (High: 0.8660 / Low: 0.8646).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0107

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.8755) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+1.54%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.8755

2012 Avg (January) 0.8622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8765	0.8750	0.8755
February	0.8754	0.8740	0.8748
March	0.8751	0.8733	0.8743
April	0.8750	0.8735	0.8740
May	0.8746	0.8732	0.8741
June	0.8747	0.8640	0.8700
July	0.8663	0.8642	0.8650
August	0.8660	0.8646	0.8651
September	0.8657	0.8639	0.8651
October	0.8673	0.8647	0.8654
November	0.8667	0.8652	0.8654
December	0.8666	0.8651	0.8654