2016 MOP to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8708 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.8075 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8307 CNY

2016 MOP to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.8708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.8075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0633 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8190 to the December average rate of 0.8663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8708 was up 7.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8131, 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 4,354 CNY

2015 Average 3,928 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 4,038 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 316.39 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8718

0.8054

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to CNY 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 0.8169, compared to 0.8445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8169

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0203 CNY (High: 0.8664 / Low: 0.8461). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 CNY (High: 0.8367 / Low: 0.8329).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.8663) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0565 (+6.98%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.8663

2015 Avg (December) 0.8098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8250	0.8119	0.8190
February	0.8221	0.8114	0.8170
March	0.8182	0.8075	0.8140
April	0.8137	0.8082	0.8109
May	0.8222	0.8101	0.8165
June	0.8321	0.8198	0.8240
July	0.8378	0.8309	0.8354
August	0.8362	0.8296	0.8322
September	0.8367	0.8329	0.8351
October	0.8501	0.8344	0.8420
November	0.8664	0.8461	0.8561
December	0.8708	0.8586	0.8663