YEARLY HIGH
0.1819 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1605 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1683 AUD

2016 MOP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 0.1605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0214 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1778 to the December average rate of 0.1706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1819 was up 0.46% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1811, 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 909 AUD
2015 Average 834 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 802 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.18 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1792
0.1620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AUD 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 0.1705, compared to 0.1661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.0109 AUD (High: 0.1741 / Low: 0.1632). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 AUD (High: 0.1677 / Low: 0.1641).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1778) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1551), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0226 (+14.57%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1778
2015 Avg (January) 0.1551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1819 0.1713 0.1778
February 0.1770 0.1727 0.1750
March 0.1739 0.1632 0.1667
April 0.1665 0.1605 0.1634
May 0.1741 0.1632 0.1712
June 0.1728 0.1642 0.1689
July 0.1677 0.1641 0.1661
August 0.1665 0.1623 0.1642
September 0.1675 0.1627 0.1650
October 0.1657 0.1620 0.1644
November 0.1707 0.1615 0.1664
December 0.1745 0.1670 0.1706