YEARLY HIGH
0.2511 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2484 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2502 BBD

2016 MOP to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 0.2511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 0.2484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2495 to the December average rate of 0.2505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2511 was down 1.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2537, 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 1,255 BBD
2015 Average 1,252 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,242 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.64 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2506
0.2494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BBD 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 0.2500, compared to 0.2503 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) 0.2500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0023 BBD (High: 0.2506 / Low: 0.2484). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.2505 / Low: 0.2500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 (October 2016: 0.2504) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2504), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.03%).

2016 Avg (October) 0.2504
2015 Avg (October) 0.2504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2506 0.2484 0.2495
February 0.2502 0.2490 0.2495
March 0.2509 0.2496 0.2503
April 0.2505 0.2500 0.2504
May 0.2506 0.2498 0.2501
June 0.2506 0.2496 0.2502
July 0.2509 0.2495 0.2503
August 0.2506 0.2495 0.2503
September 0.2507 0.2497 0.2503
October 0.2511 0.2499 0.2504
November 0.2507 0.2495 0.2502
December 0.2510 0.2495 0.2505