YEARLY HIGH
2.5628 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.9438 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3058 MOP

2016 BRL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BRL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 2.5628. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.9438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6190 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9830 to the December average rate of 2.3830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.5628 was down 17.43% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.1036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 64,069 MOP
2015 Average 60,881 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 48,595 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,474.35 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.5531
1.9311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 2.1686, compared to 2.4429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2588 MOP (High: 2.4794 / Low: 2.2206). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0797 MOP (High: 2.0235 / Low: 1.9438).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2588
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0797

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1151 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 2.5013) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.0608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4405 (+21.38%).

2016 Avg (October) 2.5013
2015 Avg (October) 2.0608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0235 1.9438 1.9830
February 2.0635 1.9791 2.0191
March 2.2256 2.0314 2.1654
April 2.3203 2.1707 2.2496
May 2.3229 2.2140 2.2605
June 2.4794 2.2206 2.3342
July 2.4726 2.3846 2.4407
August 2.5479 2.4508 2.4905
September 2.4936 2.3985 2.4559
October 2.5628 2.4425 2.5013
November 2.5145 2.3221 2.3861
December 2.4621 2.2651 2.3830