YEARLY HIGH
0.1739 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1596 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1685 MOP

2016 PHP to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PHP to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 0.1739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.1596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1687 to the December average rate of 0.1606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1739 was down 4.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1822, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 43,478 MOP
2015 Average 43,873 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 39,906 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,572.90 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1735
0.1594
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.1706, compared to 0.1663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was September, with a trading range of 0.0064 MOP (High: 0.1715 / Low: 0.1651). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 MOP (High: 0.1691 / Low: 0.1672).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2016: 0.1721) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1771), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-2.86%).

2016 Avg (June) 0.1721
2015 Avg (June) 0.1771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1707 0.1671 0.1687
February 0.1691 0.1672 0.1683
March 0.1738 0.1694 0.1715
April 0.1736 0.1700 0.1724
May 0.1718 0.1691 0.1708
June 0.1739 0.1695 0.1721
July 0.1714 0.1690 0.1699
August 0.1729 0.1698 0.1714
September 0.1715 0.1651 0.1681
October 0.1664 0.1642 0.1652
November 0.1653 0.1598 0.1624
December 0.1616 0.1596 0.1606