YEARLY HIGH
2.9787 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.9345 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9570 MOP

2013 XCD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 2.9787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 10, dropping to 2.9345.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9529 to the December average rate of 2.9568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.9787 was up 0.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.9719, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,893 MOP
2012 Average 14,786 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 14,672 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 220.93 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.9614
2.9521
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 2.9580, compared to 2.9559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0331 MOP (High: 2.9676 / Low: 2.9345). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 MOP (High: 2.9609 / Low: 2.9469).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0331
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 2.9589) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.9587), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.01%).

2013 Avg (February) 2.9589
2012 Avg (February) 2.9587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9614 2.9373 2.9529
February 2.9787 2.9504 2.9589
March 2.9755 2.9468 2.9591
April 2.9714 2.9448 2.9581
May 2.9726 2.9526 2.9606
June 2.9725 2.9442 2.9585
July 2.9676 2.9345 2.9558
August 2.9611 2.9466 2.9560
September 2.9656 2.9426 2.9552
October 2.9609 2.9469 2.9563
November 2.9636 2.9484 2.9555
December 2.9706 2.9518 2.9568