YEARLY HIGH
0.3376 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.3128 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3255 LTL

2013 MOP to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 0.3376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.3128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3255 to the December average rate of 0.3155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3376 was down 5.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3571, 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 1,688 LTL
2012 Average 1,682 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,564 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.08 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3349
0.3138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LTL 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 0.3290, compared to 0.3220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0070 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0129 LTL (High: 0.3297 / Low: 0.3168). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 LTL (High: 0.3269 / Low: 0.3230).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0068 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.3305) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3515), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0210 (-5.96%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.3305
2012 Avg (July) 0.3515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3316 0.3189 0.3255
February 0.3297 0.3168 0.3234
March 0.3374 0.3304 0.3331
April 0.3369 0.3291 0.3317
May 0.3363 0.3279 0.3326
June 0.3326 0.3230 0.3278
July 0.3376 0.3254 0.3305
August 0.3269 0.3230 0.3246
September 0.3290 0.3195 0.3238
October 0.3197 0.3132 0.3170
November 0.3229 0.3180 0.3205
December 0.3190 0.3128 0.3155