2013 QAR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2105 MOP

YEARLY LOW

2.1771 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1941 MOP

2013 QAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 2.2105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 2.1771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0334 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1914 to the December average rate of 2.1938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.2105 was up 0.27% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.2045, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,053 MOP

2012 Average 10,971 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 10,886 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.93 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1976

2.1909

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MOP 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 2.1950, compared to 2.1932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1950

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0251 MOP (High: 2.2022 / Low: 2.1771). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 MOP (High: 2.1969 / Low: 2.1883).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0251

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.1957) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.08%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.1957

2012 Avg (February) 2.1940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1976	2.1800	2.1914
February	2.2105	2.1895	2.1957
March	2.2081	2.1866	2.1960
April	2.2053	2.1854	2.1951
May	2.2059	2.1912	2.1971
June	2.2055	2.1847	2.1949
July	2.2022	2.1771	2.1932
August	2.1969	2.1883	2.1931
September	2.2006	2.1836	2.1930
October	2.1974	2.1865	2.1933
November	2.1995	2.1878	2.1930
December	2.2038	2.1901	2.1938