YEARLY HIGH
1.0564 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0241 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0429 MOP

2015 GTQ to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GTQ to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 1.0564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 1.0241.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0323 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0469 to the December average rate of 1.0472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0564 was up 0.28% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0534, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,282 MOP
2014 Average 5,163 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 5,121 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.36 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0506
1.0359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 1.0433, compared to 1.0424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0246 MOP (High: 1.0529 / Low: 1.0283). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 MOP (High: 1.0487 / Low: 1.0414).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0246
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 1.0494) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.0340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+1.48%).

2015 Avg (March) 1.0494
2014 Avg (March) 1.0340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0535 1.0418 1.0469
February 1.0488 1.0394 1.0445
March 1.0564 1.0401 1.0494
April 1.0440 1.0241 1.0371
May 1.0529 1.0283 1.0387
June 1.0515 1.0359 1.0429
July 1.0483 1.0372 1.0433
August 1.0473 1.0390 1.0433
September 1.0456 1.0321 1.0377
October 1.0453 1.0344 1.0390
November 1.0487 1.0414 1.0441
December 1.0506 1.0357 1.0472