YEARLY HIGH
4.9473 MOP
YEARLY LOW
4.2976 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5321 MOP

2015 BAM to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.9473. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 4.2976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6497 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7545 to the December average rate of 4.4408, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.9473 was down 13.08% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.6920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,736 MOP
2014 Average 27,119 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 21,488 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,248.26 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.7917
4.3454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 4.5601, compared to 4.5042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0559 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5042

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.3880 MOP (High: 4.9473 / Low: 4.5593). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0927 MOP (High: 4.6738 / Low: 4.5811).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3880
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0927

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.2071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 4.7545) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.5640), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8094 (-14.55%).

2015 Avg (January) 4.7545
2014 Avg (January) 5.5640

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9473 4.5593 4.7545
February 4.6738 4.5811 4.6363
March 4.5721 4.2976 4.4292
April 4.5596 4.3172 4.4015
May 4.6838 4.4538 4.5614
June 4.6295 4.4667 4.5775
July 4.5353 4.4216 4.4890
August 4.6811 4.4525 4.5434
September 4.6478 4.5526 4.5877
October 4.6728 4.4734 4.5815
November 4.4965 4.3167 4.3826
December 4.4852 4.3303 4.4408