2016 AWG to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.4906 MOP

YEARLY LOW

4.4331 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.4588 MOP

2016 AWG to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 20, valuing the pair at 4.4906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 4.4331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0575 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4699 to the December average rate of 4.4506, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.4906 was down 0.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.4925, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,453 MOP

2015 Average 22,275 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 22,165 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.67 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.4719

4.4486

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 4.4617, compared to 4.4559 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4617

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4559

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0411 MOP (High: 4.4906 / Low: 4.4495). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 MOP (High: 4.4637 / Low: 4.4512).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0411

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0146 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0146

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 4.4699) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.4674), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+0.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 4.4699

2015 Avg (January) 4.4674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.4906	4.4495	4.4699
February	4.4837	4.4576	4.4696
March	4.4685	4.4454	4.4550
April	4.4637	4.4512	4.4551
May	4.4701	4.4497	4.4617
June	4.4682	4.4510	4.4586
July	4.4705	4.4456	4.4566
August	4.4699	4.4509	4.4559
September	4.4752	4.4520	4.4606
October	4.4606	4.4428	4.4546
November	4.4696	4.4480	4.4570
December	4.4699	4.4331	4.4506