2013 MOP to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3133 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0597 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2072 ZAR

2013 MOP to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1.3133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.0597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2536 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0999 to the December average rate of 1.2974, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3133 was up 16.90% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1234, 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 6,566 ZAR

2012 Average 5,140 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,299 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,267.88 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3171

1.0801

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to ZAR 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 1.1530, compared to 1.2614 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) 1.1530

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1405 ZAR (High: 1.2545 / Low: 1.1140). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0226 ZAR (High: 1.1225 / Low: 1.0999).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1405

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0226

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 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.2974) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2164 (+20.01%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.2974

2012 Avg (December) 1.0810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1334	1.0597	1.0999
February	1.1225	1.0999	1.1107
March	1.1668	1.1299	1.1490
April	1.1558	1.1135	1.1390
May	1.2545	1.1140	1.1656
June	1.2763	1.2317	1.2537
July	1.2756	1.2217	1.2428
August	1.3003	1.2268	1.2605
September	1.2888	1.2155	1.2505
October	1.2625	1.2232	1.2398
November	1.2993	1.2636	1.2773
December	1.3133	1.2741	1.2974