YEARLY HIGH
0.0052 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0047 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0050 MOP

2016 BIF to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 18, valuing the pair at 0.0052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.0047.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0051 to the December average rate of 0.0048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0052 was down 0.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26 MOP
2015 Average 25 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 24 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.26 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0052
0.0047
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0004 MOP (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0047). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MOP (High: 0.0048 / Low: 0.0048).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0051) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.62%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0051
2015 Avg (January) 0.0051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
February 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
March 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
April 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
May 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
June 0.0052 0.0047 0.0050
July 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
August 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
September 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
October 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
November 0.0048 0.0048 0.0048
December 0.0048 0.0047 0.0048