YEARLY HIGH
2.1926 MOP
YEARLY LOW
2.1687 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1769 MOP

2016 AED to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AED to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 2.1926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 2.1687.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0239 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1824 to the December average rate of 2.1765, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.1926 was up 0.01% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1925, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,963 MOP
2015 Average 10,869 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 10,844 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.57 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.1831
2.1742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 2.1781, compared to 2.1757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0200 MOP (High: 2.1926 / Low: 2.1726). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 MOP (High: 2.1782 / Low: 2.1732).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.1824) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.1762), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+0.28%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.1824
2015 Avg (January) 2.1762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1926 2.1726 2.1824
February 2.1872 2.1764 2.1821
March 2.1817 2.1705 2.1752
April 2.1782 2.1732 2.1749
May 2.1800 2.1729 2.1772
June 2.1811 2.1711 2.1765
July 2.1827 2.1706 2.1757
August 2.1824 2.1731 2.1754
September 2.1809 2.1721 2.1756
October 2.1789 2.1687 2.1750
November 2.1823 2.1718 2.1761
December 2.1845 2.1713 2.1765