YEARLY HIGH
1.0340 MOP
YEARLY LOW
1.0268 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0301 MOP

2016 HKD to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the HKD to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.0340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.0268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0303 to the December average rate of 1.0303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0340 was down 0.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.0379, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,849 MOP
2015 Average 25,748 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 25,669 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 179.61 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0306
1.0294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 1.0299, compared to 1.0302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0066 MOP (High: 1.0334 / Low: 1.0268). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 MOP (High: 1.0311 / Low: 1.0289).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0303) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0311), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-0.08%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0303
2015 Avg (January) 1.0311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0340 1.0276 1.0303
February 1.0334 1.0268 1.0298
March 1.0310 1.0276 1.0295
April 1.0311 1.0289 1.0299
May 1.0310 1.0287 1.0300
June 1.0318 1.0280 1.0299
July 1.0339 1.0276 1.0302
August 1.0334 1.0289 1.0302
September 1.0324 1.0287 1.0302
October 1.0315 1.0271 1.0299
November 1.0335 1.0284 1.0305
December 1.0336 1.0282 1.0303