YEARLY HIGH
1.0832 MAD
YEARLY LOW
1.0172 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0524 MAD

2013 MOP to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 1.0832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.0172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0660 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0525 to the December average rate of 1.0272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0832 was down 4.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1347, 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 5,416 MAD
2012 Average 5,405 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 5,086 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 329.91 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0764
1.0227
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MAD 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 1.0612, compared to 1.0436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.0346 MAD (High: 1.0629 / Low: 1.0283). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 MAD (High: 1.0565 / Low: 1.0464).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

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 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.0719) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0567), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0152 (+1.44%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.0719
2012 Avg (March) 1.0567

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0680 1.0355 1.0525
February 1.0629 1.0283 1.0460
March 1.0832 1.0636 1.0719
April 1.0823 1.0604 1.0684
May 1.0799 1.0578 1.0706
June 1.0710 1.0450 1.0581
July 1.0831 1.0521 1.0654
August 1.0565 1.0464 1.0507
September 1.0628 1.0369 1.0484
October 1.0385 1.0206 1.0305
November 1.0460 1.0341 1.0396
December 1.0356 1.0172 1.0272