2016 MOP to HKD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |