YEARLY HIGH
1.0332 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.9775 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0105 MOP

2016 SBD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SBD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.0332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.9775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0557 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9844 to the December average rate of 1.0131, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0332 was down 2.93% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0645, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,166 MOP
2015 Average 5,081 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 4,887 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278.73 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0296
0.9803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.0051, compared to 1.0160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 0.0354 MOP (High: 1.0332 / Low: 0.9979). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 MOP (High: 1.0280 / Low: 1.0244).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0354
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.0131) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9841), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0290 (+2.95%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.0131
2015 Avg (December) 0.9841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9898 0.9775 0.9844
February 0.9929 0.9815 0.9866
March 1.0151 0.9826 1.0024
April 1.0239 0.9978 1.0074
May 1.0280 1.0244 1.0255
June 1.0271 1.0081 1.0243
July 1.0190 1.0065 1.0127
August 1.0274 1.0145 1.0212
September 1.0283 1.0109 1.0195
October 1.0235 1.0109 1.0187
November 1.0229 0.9973 1.0107
December 1.0332 0.9979 1.0131