2013 MOP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3116 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.0608 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2072 LSL

2013 MOP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3116. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2509 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0990 to the December average rate of 1.2977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3116 was up 17.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1187, 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 6,558 LSL

2012 Average 5,139 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 5,304 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,254.28 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3176

1.0791

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LSL 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 1.1529, compared to 1.2614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1529

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1374 LSL (High: 1.2558 / Low: 1.1185). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 LSL (High: 1.1199 / Low: 1.1037).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1374

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.2977) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2169 (+20.07%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.2977

2012 Avg (December) 1.0808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1309	1.0608	1.0990
February	1.1199	1.1037	1.1121
March	1.1643	1.1290	1.1485
April	1.1563	1.1126	1.1390
May	1.2558	1.1185	1.1655
June	1.2753	1.2282	1.2532
July	1.2758	1.2166	1.2420
August	1.2991	1.2253	1.2601
September	1.2887	1.2147	1.2513
October	1.2628	1.2232	1.2401
November	1.3003	1.2615	1.2774
December	1.3116	1.2768	1.2977