2013 MOP to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.1862 LRD

YEARLY LOW

9.0640 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.5946 LRD

2013 MOP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 10.1862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.0640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1222 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2757 to the December average rate of 10.1163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10.1862 was up 8.14% compared to the 2012 peak of 9.4190, 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 50,931 LRD

2012 Average 46,119 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 45,320 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,611.10 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10.2004

9.1916

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MOP to LRD 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 9.3273, compared to 9.8619 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.3273

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.8619

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.4229 LRD (High: 9.8283 / Low: 9.4053). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0930 LRD (High: 9.3824 / Low: 9.2894).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4229

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0930

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 10.1163) against the same month in 2012 (average: 9.1586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9577 (+10.46%).

2013 Avg (December) 10.1163

2012 Avg (December) 9.1586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.3402	9.0640	9.2757
February	9.3398	9.2328	9.2988
March	9.3346	9.2112	9.2985
April	9.3824	9.2894	9.3235
May	9.4505	9.2904	9.3532
June	9.6061	9.3290	9.4144
July	9.5009	9.3423	9.4059
August	9.8283	9.4053	9.6805
September	9.9163	9.5608	9.8370
October	10.1176	9.8378	10.0359
November	10.1451	10.0371	10.0957
December	10.1862	10.0760	10.1163