YEARLY HIGH
0.5180 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3222 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4173 BRL

2015 MOP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MOP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 0.5180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.3222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1958 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3297 to the December average rate of 0.4870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 47.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5180 was up 51.94% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3410, 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 2,590 BRL
2014 Average 1,473 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,611 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 979.23 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5038
0.3138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to BRL 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 0.3717, compared to 0.4628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0575 BRL (High: 0.5180 / Low: 0.4606). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 BRL (High: 0.3975 / Low: 0.3840).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0575
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 0.4880) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2922), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1958 (+67.03%).

2015 Avg (September) 0.4880
2014 Avg (September) 0.2922

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3387 0.3222 0.3297
February 0.3618 0.3351 0.3524
March 0.4103 0.3556 0.3930
April 0.3981 0.3682 0.3826
May 0.3981 0.3717 0.3822
June 0.3975 0.3840 0.3904
July 0.4265 0.3878 0.4032
August 0.4526 0.4276 0.4394
September 0.5180 0.4606 0.4880
October 0.5017 0.4719 0.4854
November 0.4843 0.4634 0.4741
December 0.5019 0.4728 0.4870