YEARLY HIGH
1.1127 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0434 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0928 MOP

2014 SBD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 1.1127. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1.0434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0693 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1080 to the December average rate of 1.0565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.1127 was down 2.03% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,563 MOP
2013 Average 5,583 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 5,217 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 346.29 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.1132
1.0514
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.0999, compared to 1.0857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.0306 MOP (High: 1.1127 / Low: 1.0821). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 MOP (High: 1.1017 / Low: 1.0984).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0306
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 1.0951) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.1198), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0247 (-2.20%).

2014 Avg (September) 1.0951
2013 Avg (September) 1.1198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1125 1.0989 1.1080
February 1.1034 1.0963 1.0996
March 1.1017 1.0984 1.0998
April 1.1003 1.0940 1.0982
May 1.0966 1.0887 1.0930
June 1.1064 1.0921 1.1008
July 1.1068 1.0992 1.1034
August 1.1083 1.0984 1.1040
September 1.1127 1.0821 1.0951
October 1.0879 1.0726 1.0822
November 1.0845 1.0667 1.0731
December 1.0724 1.0434 1.0565