2013 MOP to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

190.1201 LBP

YEARLY LOW

186.7287 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

188.7373 LBP

2013 MOP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 190.1201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 186.7287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3914 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.6546 to the December average rate of 188.4350, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 190.1201 was up 0.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 189.3380, 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 950,600 LBP

2012 Average 942,070 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 933,643 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,956.89 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

189.3849

188.1676

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LBP 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 188.4839, compared to 188.9906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.4839

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.9906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 2.0086 LBP (High: 188.7373 / Low: 186.7287). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4939 LBP (High: 189.3359 / Low: 188.8420).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0086

August Spread (Stable) ±0.4939

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3668 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 189.2835) against the same month in 2012 (average: 188.4906), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7929 (+0.42%).

2013 Avg (September) 189.2835

2012 Avg (September) 188.4906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	189.4929	188.1787	188.6546
February	188.7373	186.7287	188.2878
March	188.9339	187.6525	188.3287
April	188.8127	187.8450	188.3389
May	188.9612	187.6929	188.2691
June	189.4477	188.3107	189.0245
July	190.0081	188.8942	189.2284
August	189.3359	188.8420	189.1551
September	190.1201	188.9217	189.2835
October	189.5802	188.4862	189.0857
November	189.0911	188.2057	188.7559
December	188.8198	188.0694	188.4350