2013 SBD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1358 MOP

YEARLY LOW

1.0875 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1167 MOP

2013 SBD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 1.1358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.0875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0483 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1245 to the December average rate of 1.1107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1358 was down 1.50% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,679 MOP

2012 Average 5,602 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 5,437 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.40 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1296

1.1045

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.1168, compared to 1.1165 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1165

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0313 MOP (High: 1.1188 / Low: 1.0875). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 MOP (High: 1.1183 / Low: 1.1062).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0313

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.1275) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1329), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0054 (-0.48%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.1275

2012 Avg (February) 1.1329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1289	1.1088	1.1245
February	1.1358	1.1077	1.1275
March	1.1334	1.1022	1.1216
April	1.1267	1.0980	1.1066
May	1.1188	1.0875	1.1085
June	1.1183	1.1062	1.1123
July	1.1263	1.1035	1.1205
August	1.1275	1.1097	1.1209
September	1.1270	1.1114	1.1198
October	1.1255	1.1027	1.1158
November	1.1251	1.1029	1.1114
December	1.1251	1.1051	1.1107