YEARLY HIGH
0.7148 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.5500 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5665 SDG

2013 MOP to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.7148. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.5500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1648 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5529 to the December average rate of 0.7138, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7148 was up 28.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5567, 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 3,574 SDG
2012 Average 2,190 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 2,750 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 824.04 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7300
0.5351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SDG 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 0.5521, compared to 0.5810 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5521
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5810

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.1622 SDG (High: 0.7139 / Low: 0.5517). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SDG (High: 0.5525 / Low: 0.5515).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1622
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.7138) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5529), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1609 (+29.09%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.7138
2012 Avg (December) 0.5529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5542 0.5513 0.5529
February 0.5529 0.5512 0.5524
March 0.5531 0.5505 0.5521
April 0.5530 0.5512 0.5520
May 0.5524 0.5508 0.5516
June 0.5523 0.5500 0.5513
July 0.5537 0.5503 0.5518
August 0.5527 0.5512 0.5518
September 0.5525 0.5507 0.5519
October 0.5525 0.5515 0.5520
November 0.7139 0.5517 0.5647
December 0.7148 0.7124 0.7138