2014 ZAR to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7744 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.6829 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7371 MOP

2014 ZAR to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ZAR to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.7744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.6829.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0915 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7367 to the December average rate of 0.6954, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7744 was down 17.93% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.9437, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 38,722 MOP

2013 Average 41,538 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 34,146 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,575.97 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7747

0.6882

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ZAR 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 0.7471, compared to 0.7271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7471

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0502 MOP (High: 0.7605 / Low: 0.7103). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 MOP (High: 0.7555 / Low: 0.7424).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0502

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0247 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.7675) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.8589), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0914 (-10.64%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.7675

2013 Avg (May) 0.8589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7605	0.7103	0.7367
February	0.7453	0.7119	0.7285
March	0.7577	0.7336	0.7439
April	0.7672	0.7489	0.7576
May	0.7744	0.7565	0.7675
June	0.7552	0.7383	0.7486
July	0.7598	0.7412	0.7490
August	0.7555	0.7424	0.7491
September	0.7488	0.7088	0.7277
October	0.7347	0.7065	0.7213
November	0.7300	0.7072	0.7200
December	0.7257	0.6829	0.6954