YEARLY HIGH
61.9770 AMD
YEARLY LOW
59.1312 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.0911 AMD

2016 MOP to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 61.9770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 59.1312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8459 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.5631 to the December average rate of 60.3733, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 61.9770 was up 0.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 61.4695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309,885 AMD
2015 Average 299,186 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 295,656 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,229.35 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

61.8411
59.0985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AMD 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 60.4903, compared to 59.6919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 60.4903
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.6919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 1.3827 AMD (High: 61.5258 / Low: 60.1431). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2882 AMD (High: 59.7418 / Low: 59.4536).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3827
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2882

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6812 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 61.6125) against the same month in 2015 (average: 59.8733), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7393 (+2.90%).

2016 Avg (February) 61.6125
2015 Avg (February) 59.8733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.9180 60.2825 60.5631
February 61.9770 60.9181 61.6125
March 61.5258 60.1431 60.9332
April 60.5920 59.9655 60.2520
May 60.0614 59.6500 59.8409
June 59.9244 59.5055 59.7402
July 59.7418 59.4536 59.6328
August 59.6403 59.2214 59.5088
September 59.5043 59.1312 59.3270
October 59.6555 59.2895 59.4735
November 60.1482 59.5349 59.8360
December 60.7141 60.1082 60.3733