YEARLY HIGH
0.9739 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.9672 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9708 HKD

2016 MOP to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.9739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.9672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9706 to the December average rate of 0.9706, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9739 was down 0.94% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9832, 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 4,870 HKD
2015 Average 4,855 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 4,836 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.84 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9714
0.9703
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to HKD 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 0.9710, compared to 0.9707 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9707

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0062 HKD (High: 0.9739 / Low: 0.9677). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 HKD (High: 0.9719 / Low: 0.9698).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.9711) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.9707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.04%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.9711
2015 Avg (February) 0.9707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9732 0.9672 0.9706
February 0.9739 0.9677 0.9711
March 0.9731 0.9699 0.9713
April 0.9719 0.9698 0.9710
May 0.9721 0.9699 0.9709
June 0.9727 0.9692 0.9710
July 0.9731 0.9672 0.9707
August 0.9719 0.9676 0.9707
September 0.9721 0.9686 0.9707
October 0.9736 0.9694 0.9710
November 0.9724 0.9676 0.9704
December 0.9726 0.9675 0.9706