2016 BWP to MOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7754 MOP

YEARLY LOW

0.6863 MOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7346 MOP

2016 BWP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BWP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.7754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.6863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0891 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6960 to the December average rate of 0.7443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7754 was down 7.98% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,877 MOP

2015 Average 3,947 MOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,431 MOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 445.60 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7681

0.6894

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.7197, compared to 0.7494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7197

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0416 MOP (High: 0.7534 / Low: 0.7118). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0188 MOP (High: 0.7557 / Low: 0.7369).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 0.7616) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7837), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0221 (-2.82%).

2016 Avg (August) 0.7616

2015 Avg (August) 0.7837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7095	0.6863	0.6960
February	0.7230	0.7011	0.7108
March	0.7359	0.7008	0.7168
April	0.7540	0.7249	0.7397
May	0.7534	0.7118	0.7273
June	0.7468	0.7141	0.7278
July	0.7507	0.7311	0.7412
August	0.7754	0.7407	0.7616
September	0.7673	0.7353	0.7517
October	0.7630	0.7402	0.7513
November	0.7672	0.7301	0.7464
December	0.7557	0.7369	0.7443