YEARLY HIGH
5.3856 MOP
YEARLY LOW
4.4445 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9961 MOP

2016 AZN to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 26, valuing the pair at 5.3856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 4.4445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9410 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0608 to the December average rate of 4.5112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.3856 was down 47.42% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.2421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,928 MOP
2015 Average 39,654 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 22,223 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,705.24 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.4116
4.4294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 5.1561, compared to 4.8361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.3641 MOP (High: 5.1669 / Low: 4.8028). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0940 MOP (High: 5.3856 / Low: 5.2916).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3641
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0940

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2519 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2519

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 5.3298) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.6155), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2858 (-30.01%).

2016 Avg (May) 5.3298
2015 Avg (May) 7.6155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1259 4.9363 5.0608
February 5.1353 4.9609 5.0696
March 5.1669 4.8028 4.9500
April 5.3242 5.2234 5.2671
May 5.3856 5.2916 5.3298
June 5.3779 5.1392 5.2592
July 5.1678 4.9940 5.1014
August 5.0091 4.8276 4.9191
September 4.9108 4.8112 4.8611
October 5.0030 4.8188 4.9378
November 4.8304 4.5804 4.6859
December 4.5870 4.4445 4.5112