2013 MOP to DOP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 MOP to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the MOP to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 5.3567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 5.0142.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3425 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0634 to the December average rate of 5.3299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.3567 was up 6.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.0449, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
MOP to DOP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.1226, compared to 5.3037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1810 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.1123 DOP (High: 5.3567 / Low: 5.2444). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 DOP (High: 5.3282 / Low: 5.2996).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0159 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 5.2902) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.8924), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3978 (+8.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.0958 | 5.0142 | 5.0634 |
| February | 5.1208 | 5.0724 | 5.0950 |
| March | 5.1550 | 5.0949 | 5.1304 |
| April | 5.1519 | 5.1182 | 5.1335 |
| May | 5.1576 | 5.1190 | 5.1372 |
| June | 5.2091 | 5.1401 | 5.1764 |
| July | 5.2525 | 5.2181 | 5.2367 |
| August | 5.3567 | 5.2444 | 5.2902 |
| September | 5.3491 | 5.3105 | 5.3312 |
| October | 5.3282 | 5.2996 | 5.3152 |
| November | 5.3380 | 5.3047 | 5.3188 |
| December | 5.3515 | 5.3082 | 5.3299 |