2013 SZL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9423 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.7623 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8311 MOP

2013 SZL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SZL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.9423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1801 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9100 to the December average rate of 0.7703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9423 was down 11.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0633, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,712 MOP

2012 Average 4,875 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,811 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 900.27 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9240

0.7563

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.8691, compared to 0.7931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8691

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0973 MOP (High: 0.8936 / Low: 0.7963). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0131 MOP (High: 0.9062 / Low: 0.8931).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0973

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0131

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 0.0610 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0610

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.9100) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9983), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0882 (-8.84%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.9100

2012 Avg (January) 0.9983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9423	0.8843	0.9100
February	0.9062	0.8931	0.8991
March	0.8856	0.8590	0.8704
April	0.8986	0.8650	0.8780
May	0.8936	0.7963	0.8590
June	0.8141	0.7828	0.7979
July	0.8229	0.7841	0.8052
August	0.8154	0.7695	0.7940
September	0.8237	0.7760	0.7995
October	0.8175	0.7922	0.8064
November	0.7926	0.7686	0.7830
December	0.7831	0.7623	0.7703