YEARLY HIGH
0.1816 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.1568 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1658 CAD

2016 MOP to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.1816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.1568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0248 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1770 to the December average rate of 0.1670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.1816 was up 3.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.1751, 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 908 CAD
2015 Average 801 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 784 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.06 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.1786
0.1590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CAD 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 0.1664, compared to 0.1651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0086 CAD (High: 0.1816 / Low: 0.1730). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 CAD (High: 0.1694 / Low: 0.1666).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.1770) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1512), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0258 (+17.05%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.1770
2015 Avg (January) 0.1512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1816 0.1730 0.1770
February 0.1748 0.1683 0.1720
March 0.1678 0.1626 0.1654
April 0.1643 0.1571 0.1606
May 0.1642 0.1568 0.1619
June 0.1636 0.1590 0.1613
July 0.1650 0.1611 0.1631
August 0.1647 0.1604 0.1627
September 0.1655 0.1613 0.1638
October 0.1683 0.1640 0.1658
November 0.1694 0.1666 0.1683
December 0.1700 0.1643 0.1670