YEARLY HIGH
0.0883 MOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0753 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0815 MOP

2015 KES to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KES to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.0753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0875 to the December average rate of 0.0780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0883 was down 5.35% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0933, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 442 MOP
2014 Average 454 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 376 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.29 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0887
0.0746
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.0853, compared to 0.0777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was May, with a trading range of 0.0030 MOP (High: 0.0844 / Low: 0.0814). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MOP (High: 0.0783 / Low: 0.0779).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.0875) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0926), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-5.56%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.0875
2014 Avg (January) 0.0926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0883 0.0868 0.0875
February 0.0877 0.0869 0.0873
March 0.0883 0.0862 0.0872
April 0.0864 0.0841 0.0854
May 0.0844 0.0814 0.0830
June 0.0828 0.0806 0.0816
July 0.0804 0.0778 0.0788
August 0.0791 0.0766 0.0779
September 0.0768 0.0753 0.0758
October 0.0786 0.0765 0.0777
November 0.0783 0.0779 0.0782
December 0.0784 0.0771 0.0780