YEARLY HIGH
0.9584 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.8987 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9153 SBD

2014 MOP to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MOP to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.9584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.8987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0597 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9025 to the December average rate of 0.9466, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9584 was up 4.22% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9196, 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 4,792 SBD
2013 Average 4,478 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 4,494 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298.28 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9510
0.8981
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 0.9092, compared to 0.9213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0259 SBD (High: 0.9584 / Low: 0.9325). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 SBD (High: 0.9104 / Low: 0.9077).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.9466) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.9003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0463 (+5.14%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.9466
2013 Avg (December) 0.9003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9100 0.8989 0.9025
February 0.9122 0.9063 0.9094
March 0.9104 0.9077 0.9093
April 0.9141 0.9088 0.9106
May 0.9186 0.9119 0.9149
June 0.9157 0.9038 0.9085
July 0.9098 0.9035 0.9063
August 0.9104 0.9023 0.9058
September 0.9242 0.8987 0.9132
October 0.9323 0.9192 0.9241
November 0.9375 0.9221 0.9319
December 0.9584 0.9325 0.9466