YEARLY HIGH
0.2256 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.2227 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2243 AWG

2016 MOP to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.2256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.2227.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2237 to the December average rate of 0.2247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2256 was down 0.85% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2275, 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 1,128 AWG
2015 Average 1,122 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 1,113 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.45 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2248
0.2236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to AWG 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 0.2241, compared to 0.2244 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) 0.2241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0021 AWG (High: 0.2247 / Low: 0.2227). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AWG (High: 0.2247 / Low: 0.2240).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.2247) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2250), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.14%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.2247
2015 Avg (December) 0.2250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2247 0.2227 0.2237
February 0.2243 0.2230 0.2237
March 0.2250 0.2238 0.2245
April 0.2247 0.2240 0.2245
May 0.2247 0.2237 0.2241
June 0.2247 0.2238 0.2243
July 0.2249 0.2237 0.2244
August 0.2247 0.2237 0.2244
September 0.2246 0.2235 0.2242
October 0.2251 0.2242 0.2245
November 0.2248 0.2237 0.2244
December 0.2256 0.2237 0.2247