YEARLY HIGH
13.0188 MOP
YEARLY LOW
11.8190 MOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.6545 MOP

2016 LVL to MOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LVL to MOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 13.0188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 11.8190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1998 MOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5737 to the December average rate of 11.9856, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 13.0188 was down 5.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 13.7724, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,094 MOP
2015 Average 63,259 MOP
Yearly Trough Low 59,095 MOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,999.16 MOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

12.9724
11.8959
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 12.7687, compared to 12.5403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2284 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.7687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.6790 MOP (High: 12.7115 / Low: 12.0325). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0829 MOP (High: 12.8275 / Low: 12.7446).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6790
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0829

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3738 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 12.8693) against the same month in 2015 (average: 12.6950), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1743 (+1.37%).

2016 Avg (May) 12.8693
2015 Avg (May) 12.6950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6950 12.4682 12.5737
February 12.9020 12.5512 12.7458
March 12.8930 12.5556 12.7232
April 12.9514 12.7962 12.8826
May 13.0188 12.7275 12.8693
June 12.9302 12.6231 12.8173
July 12.7396 12.4951 12.6723
August 12.8673 12.7001 12.7827
September 12.8275 12.7446 12.7870
October 12.7943 12.5349 12.6547
November 12.7115 12.0325 12.3594
December 12.2070 11.8190 11.9856