YEARLY HIGH
1.0262 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.9118 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9525 MOP

2013 BWP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.0262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 0.9118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1143 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0064 to the December average rate of 0.9178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0262 was down 7.92% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1144, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,131 MOP
2012 Average 5,235 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 4,559 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 571.64 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0152
0.9090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.9751, compared to 0.9298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0700 MOP (High: 0.9914 / Low: 0.9215). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 MOP (High: 1.0033 / Low: 0.9920).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0700
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

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 0.0349 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.0064) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0729), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0665 (-6.20%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.0064
2012 Avg (January) 1.0729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0262 0.9900 1.0064
February 1.0033 0.9920 0.9979
March 0.9814 0.9660 0.9731
April 0.9922 0.9688 0.9787
May 0.9914 0.9215 0.9647
June 0.9436 0.9175 0.9298
July 0.9446 0.9140 0.9315
August 0.9436 0.9118 0.9291
September 0.9553 0.9160 0.9335
October 0.9510 0.9335 0.9421
November 0.9326 0.9121 0.9249
December 0.9249 0.9123 0.9178