2013 MOP to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9196 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.8805 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8956 SBD

2013 MOP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.9196. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.8805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0391 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8893 to the December average rate of 0.9003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9196 was down 3.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9522, 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 4,598 SBD

2012 Average 4,464 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 4,402 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.44 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9054

0.8853

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SBD 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 0.8955, compared to 0.8957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8955

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0257 SBD (High: 0.9196 / Low: 0.8938). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 SBD (High: 0.9040 / Low: 0.8942).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.9021) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9061), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-0.44%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.9021

2012 Avg (May) 0.9061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9019	0.8858	0.8893
February	0.9028	0.8805	0.8869
March	0.9073	0.8823	0.8917
April	0.9108	0.8876	0.9037
May	0.9196	0.8938	0.9021
June	0.9040	0.8942	0.8990
July	0.9062	0.8879	0.8925
August	0.9012	0.8869	0.8921
September	0.8998	0.8873	0.8930
October	0.9068	0.8885	0.8962
November	0.9067	0.8888	0.8998
December	0.9049	0.8888	0.9003