YEARLY HIGH
550.7574 SLL
YEARLY LOW
527.5586 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
543.2419 SLL

2014 MOP to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MOP to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 550.7574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 527.5586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.1987 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 541.4602 to the December average rate of 537.7161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 550.7574 was up 0.80% compared to the 2013 peak of 546.3672, 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 2,753,787 SLL
2013 Average 2,705,775 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 2,637,793 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,993.74 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

548.0916
536.7728
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 541.8947, compared to 544.5892 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 541.8947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 544.5892

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 20.4659 SLL (High: 548.0245 / Low: 527.5586). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2666 SLL (High: 543.1779 / Low: 539.9114).

December Spread (Volatile) ±20.4659
March Spread (Stable) ±3.2666

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 8.9930 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 545.6500) against the same month in 2013 (average: 542.2766), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3733 (+0.62%).

2014 Avg (October) 545.6500
2013 Avg (October) 542.2766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 544.2392 539.1238 541.4602
February 544.5399 537.7053 541.8348
March 543.1779 539.9114 541.6614
April 543.1848 534.0180 541.1650
May 544.8648 537.4035 542.3815
June 546.3087 540.7746 542.8652
July 546.9013 541.7310 544.2331
August 549.7521 545.0195 547.1484
September 549.1878 540.6680 546.0786
October 550.7574 540.2042 545.6500
November 549.1245 543.1064 546.7090
December 548.0245 527.5586 537.7161