YEARLY HIGH
0.0592 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0481 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0492 MOP

2016 AOA to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AOA to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 0.0481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0540 to the December average rate of 0.0482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0592 was down 23.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0778, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 296 MOP
2015 Average 337 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 240 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.76 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0546
0.0476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.0501, compared to 0.0483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0079 MOP (High: 0.0592 / Low: 0.0514). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MOP (High: 0.0483 / Low: 0.0481).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0079
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0540) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0773), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0233 (-30.11%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0540
2015 Avg (January) 0.0773

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0592 0.0514 0.0540
February 0.0516 0.0503 0.0509
March 0.0504 0.0498 0.0502
April 0.0498 0.0482 0.0488
May 0.0483 0.0481 0.0482
June 0.0483 0.0481 0.0482
July 0.0484 0.0481 0.0483
August 0.0484 0.0482 0.0483
September 0.0484 0.0482 0.0483
October 0.0483 0.0481 0.0482
November 0.0484 0.0481 0.0483
December 0.0484 0.0481 0.0482