YEARLY HIGH
0.8764 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.8580 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8648 BOB

2015 MOP to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MOP to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.8764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.8580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0183 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8647 to the December average rate of 0.8663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8764 was up 0.99% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8678, 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 4,382 BOB
2014 Average 4,326 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 4,290 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.64 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8668
0.8630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BOB 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 0.8647, compared to 0.8649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0134 BOB (High: 0.8764 / Low: 0.8629). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 BOB (High: 0.8658 / Low: 0.8637).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.8663) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.20%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.8663
2014 Avg (December) 0.8646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8670 0.8602 0.8647
February 0.8676 0.8627 0.8648
March 0.8714 0.8580 0.8633
April 0.8693 0.8642 0.8665
May 0.8666 0.8587 0.8642
June 0.8685 0.8600 0.8647
July 0.8694 0.8600 0.8647
August 0.8686 0.8614 0.8641
September 0.8658 0.8637 0.8649
October 0.8680 0.8623 0.8652
November 0.8657 0.8634 0.8645
December 0.8764 0.8629 0.8663