2013 MOP to SZL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3118 SZL

YEARLY LOW

1.0612 SZL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2073 SZL

2013 MOP to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2506 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0993 to the December average rate of 1.2983, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3118 was up 17.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1187, 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 6,559 SZL

2012 Average 5,140 SZL

Yearly Trough Low 5,306 SZL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,253.24 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3182

1.0794

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MOP to SZL 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 1.1531, compared to 1.2615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1531

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1368 SZL (High: 1.2559 / Low: 1.1191). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 SZL (High: 1.1197 / Low: 1.1035).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1368

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.2983) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2173 (+20.10%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.2983

2012 Avg (December) 1.0810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1308	1.0612	1.0993
February	1.1197	1.1035	1.1123
March	1.1642	1.1292	1.1490
April	1.1560	1.1129	1.1392
May	1.2559	1.1191	1.1654
June	1.2775	1.2283	1.2534
July	1.2753	1.2152	1.2422
August	1.2996	1.2264	1.2598
September	1.2887	1.2140	1.2511
October	1.2623	1.2233	1.2403
November	1.3010	1.2617	1.2772
December	1.3118	1.2770	1.2983