2016 MOP to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 MOP to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the MOP to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 3808.8946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 3725.1285.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 83.7661 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3742.8021 to the December average rate of 3762.3953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3808.8946 was up 0.10% compared to the 2015 peak of 3805.0818, 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 IRR 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 3775.7899, compared to 3764.7903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.9996 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 55.7482 IRR (High: 3808.8946 / Low: 3753.1464). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.3116 IRR (High: 3788.3433 / Low: 3779.0317).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 21.8963 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 3771.7185) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3694.4086), the exchange rate shifted by +77.3099 (+2.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3759.8645 | 3725.1285 | 3742.8021 |
| February | 3778.3267 | 3733.5239 | 3764.6565 |
| March | 3795.3852 | 3769.5636 | 3782.9479 |
| April | 3788.3433 | 3779.0317 | 3785.1445 |
| May | 3791.0155 | 3781.1678 | 3785.5738 |
| June | 3806.9485 | 3764.5349 | 3793.6148 |
| July | 3808.8946 | 3753.1464 | 3771.7185 |
| August | 3766.9908 | 3750.5941 | 3763.4325 |
| September | 3770.9354 | 3754.8467 | 3763.9255 |
| October | 3774.6591 | 3756.7942 | 3764.2124 |
| November | 3770.2019 | 3752.7197 | 3763.0578 |
| December | 3771.6932 | 3748.3400 | 3762.3953 |