2014 SZL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7739 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.6830 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7369 MOP

2014 SZL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.7739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.6830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0910 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7365 to the December average rate of 0.6950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7739 was down 17.87% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9423, 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 3,870 MOP

2013 Average 4,153 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,415 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 454.93 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7743

0.6878

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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 0.7468, compared to 0.7270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7468

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0468 MOP (High: 0.7591 / Low: 0.7124). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 MOP (High: 0.7556 / Low: 0.7432).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0468

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0253 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.7671) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8590), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0919 (-10.70%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.7671

2013 Avg (May) 0.8590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7591	0.7124	0.7365
February	0.7450	0.7128	0.7275
March	0.7567	0.7345	0.7442
April	0.7660	0.7494	0.7572
May	0.7739	0.7585	0.7671
June	0.7590	0.7401	0.7484
July	0.7593	0.7406	0.7488
August	0.7556	0.7432	0.7487
September	0.7490	0.7094	0.7281
October	0.7327	0.7069	0.7211
November	0.7298	0.7080	0.7203
December	0.7247	0.6830	0.6950