2013 MOP to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1608 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.1526 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1566 SGD

2013 MOP to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 0.1608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0082 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1539 to the December average rate of 0.1577, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1608 was down 0.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1624, 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 804 SGD

2012 Average 782 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 763 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.89 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1598

0.1534

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SGD 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 0.1556, compared to 0.1576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1556

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0051 SGD (High: 0.1584 / Low: 0.1534). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 SGD (High: 0.1554 / Low: 0.1539).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 0.1593) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+1.92%).

2013 Avg (August) 0.1593

2012 Avg (August) 0.1563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1551	0.1526	0.1539
February	0.1554	0.1539	0.1549
March	0.1569	0.1550	0.1559
April	0.1558	0.1539	0.1549
May	0.1584	0.1534	0.1561
June	0.1595	0.1560	0.1577
July	0.1602	0.1577	0.1587
August	0.1608	0.1572	0.1593
September	0.1600	0.1562	0.1582
October	0.1569	0.1548	0.1557
November	0.1573	0.1555	0.1563
December	0.1590	0.1565	0.1577