YEARLY HIGH
0.5145 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3902 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4363 BRL

2016 MOP to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.5145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.3902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1243 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5043 to the December average rate of 0.4199, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.5145 was down 0.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5180, 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 2,572 BRL
2015 Average 2,088 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,951 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 621.27 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5148
0.3894
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 0.4629, compared to 0.4096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4629
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0470 BRL (High: 0.4503 / Low: 0.4033). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 BRL (High: 0.4194 / Low: 0.4044).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0470
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0333 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5043) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1747 (+52.98%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5043
2015 Avg (January) 0.3297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5145 0.4942 0.5043
February 0.5053 0.4846 0.4953
March 0.4923 0.4493 0.4621
April 0.4607 0.4310 0.4446
May 0.4517 0.4305 0.4424
June 0.4503 0.4033 0.4287
July 0.4194 0.4044 0.4097
August 0.4080 0.3925 0.4016
September 0.4169 0.4010 0.4072
October 0.4094 0.3902 0.3999
November 0.4306 0.3977 0.4193
December 0.4415 0.4062 0.4199