2015 SBD to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0645 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.9744 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0164 MOP

2015 SBD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.0645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.9744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0900 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0508 to the December average rate of 0.9841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0645 was down 4.33% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1127, 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 5,322 MOP

2014 Average 5,464 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 4,872 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 450.09 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0574

0.9774

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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 1.0324, compared to 1.0003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0324

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0321 MOP (High: 1.0520 / Low: 1.0199). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 MOP (High: 1.0058 / Low: 1.0009).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0321

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 1.0508) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1080), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0572 (-5.17%).

2015 Avg (January) 1.0508

2014 Avg (January) 1.1080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0645	1.0385	1.0508
February	1.0520	1.0199	1.0356
March	1.0489	1.0207	1.0316
April	1.0376	1.0191	1.0263
May	1.0441	1.0283	1.0353
June	1.0307	1.0073	1.0150
July	1.0176	0.9997	1.0095
August	1.0059	0.9943	1.0013
September	1.0058	1.0009	1.0024
October	1.0156	0.9919	1.0032
November	1.0118	0.9846	1.0015
December	0.9927	0.9744	0.9841