2015 SZL to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7040 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.5050 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6296 MOP

2015 SZL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.7040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.5050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1990 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6912 to the December average rate of 0.5301, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7040 was down 9.04% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7739, 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 3,520 MOP

2014 Average 3,685 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 2,525 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 994.96 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7073

0.5139

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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 0.6706, compared to 0.5886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6706

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0508 MOP (High: 0.5558 / Low: 0.5050). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0201 MOP (High: 0.7023 / Low: 0.6823).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0508

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0201

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.6893) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7275), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0382 (-5.26%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.6893

2014 Avg (February) 0.7275

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7023	0.6823	0.6912
February	0.7040	0.6776	0.6893
March	0.6859	0.6411	0.6626
April	0.6754	0.6535	0.6641
May	0.6787	0.6567	0.6678
June	0.6597	0.6339	0.6487
July	0.6525	0.6302	0.6410
August	0.6317	0.6001	0.6191
September	0.5998	0.5686	0.5851
October	0.6124	0.5741	0.5917
November	0.5805	0.5529	0.5646
December	0.5558	0.5050	0.5301