YEARLY HIGH
116.8820 CDF
YEARLY LOW
113.8074 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.4756 CDF

2013 MOP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 116.8820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 113.8074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0746 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 115.4893 to the December average rate of 115.5838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 116.8820 was down 0.06% compared to the 2012 peak of 116.9516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 584,410 CDF
2012 Average 575,739 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 569,037 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,372.85 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

115.9877
114.9597
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CDF 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 115.3252, compared to 115.6261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 115.3252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 115.6261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 2.2721 CDF (High: 116.8820 / Low: 114.6099). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5259 CDF (High: 116.0633 / Low: 115.5373).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2721
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5881 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 115.7881) against the same month in 2012 (average: 114.5999), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1882 (+1.04%).

2013 Avg (March) 115.7881
2012 Avg (March) 114.5999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 116.1187 114.9144 115.4893
February 115.4905 113.8074 115.0453
March 116.8820 114.6099 115.7881
April 116.0871 114.8619 115.1999
May 115.7107 114.7908 115.1159
June 115.7001 114.7789 115.3127
July 115.9089 114.7274 115.3972
August 115.9154 114.5494 115.2978
September 116.1774 115.4802 115.9020
October 116.0633 115.5373 115.8341
November 116.2686 115.1719 115.7415
December 116.1384 115.0541 115.5838