YEARLY HIGH
1.1654 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.1411 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1563 MOP

2015 BOB to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BOB to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.1654. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 1.1411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0244 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1565 to the December average rate of 1.1543, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1654 was up 0.31% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.1619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,827 MOP
2014 Average 5,779 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 5,705 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.87 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1587
1.1537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 1.1565, compared to 1.1561 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) 1.1565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.0179 MOP (High: 1.1654 / Low: 1.1475). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 MOP (High: 1.1578 / Low: 1.1550).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 1.1583) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.1563), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+0.17%).

2015 Avg (March) 1.1583
2014 Avg (March) 1.1563

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1625 1.1533 1.1565
February 1.1591 1.1527 1.1563
March 1.1654 1.1475 1.1583
April 1.1571 1.1504 1.1541
May 1.1646 1.1539 1.1571
June 1.1628 1.1514 1.1565
July 1.1628 1.1502 1.1565
August 1.1609 1.1513 1.1573
September 1.1578 1.1550 1.1561
October 1.1598 1.1521 1.1558
November 1.1583 1.1552 1.1567
December 1.1588 1.1411 1.1543