2013 MOP to BWP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0967 BWP

YEARLY LOW

0.9745 BWP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0510 BWP

2013 MOP to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 1.0967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.9745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1222 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9938 to the December average rate of 1.0896, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0967 was up 8.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0068, 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 5,483 BWP

2012 Average 4,780 BWP

Yearly Trough Low 4,872 BWP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 610.92 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0991

0.9842

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BWP 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 1.0263, compared to 1.0756 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0263

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0756

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0766 BWP (High: 1.0852 / Low: 1.0086). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 BWP (High: 1.0081 / Low: 0.9967).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0766

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0100 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0100

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.0764) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1101 (+11.39%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.0764

2012 Avg (August) 0.9663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0102	0.9745	0.9938
February	1.0081	0.9967	1.0021
March	1.0352	1.0189	1.0277
April	1.0322	1.0079	1.0219
May	1.0852	1.0086	1.0370
June	1.0900	1.0598	1.0756
July	1.0941	1.0586	1.0736
August	1.0967	1.0598	1.0764
September	1.0917	1.0468	1.0714
October	1.0712	1.0515	1.0614
November	1.0964	1.0722	1.0812
December	1.0961	1.0812	1.0896