2013 MOP to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

546.3672 SLL

YEARLY LOW

534.7089 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

541.1477 SLL

2013 MOP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 546.3672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 11, dropping to 534.7089.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6583 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 543.2896 to the December average rate of 542.2825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 546.3672 was down 1.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 556.5566, 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 2,731,836 SLL

2012 Average 2,723,708 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 2,673,544 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,291.37 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

543.7277

538.4713

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to SLL 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 540.7682, compared to 541.5272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 540.7682

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 541.5272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 7.0236 SLL (High: 541.7325 / Low: 534.7089). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.1700 SLL (High: 543.7044 / Low: 539.5344).

May Spread (Volatile) ±7.0236

September Spread (Stable) ±4.1700

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.8696 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8696

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 543.2896) against the same month in 2012 (average: 548.0942), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8045 (-0.88%).

2013 Avg (January) 543.2896

2012 Avg (January) 548.0942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	546.3672	540.7504	543.2896
February	542.3315	536.7950	540.4200
March	542.9348	537.3940	540.3341
April	543.9830	537.8487	540.7389
May	541.7325	534.7089	538.9093
June	543.3212	538.5852	540.9173
July	545.2746	538.9796	541.4830
August	542.7343	537.9704	540.6808
September	543.7044	539.5344	541.1703
October	544.7969	538.7742	542.2766
November	543.7157	539.1372	541.2702
December	544.9263	539.2649	542.2825