YEARLY HIGH
16.1878 JMD
YEARLY LOW
14.9406 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6450 JMD

2016 MOP to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 16.1878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 14.9406.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2472 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.0276 to the December average rate of 16.1256, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.1878 was up 6.87% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.1475, 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 80,939 JMD
2015 Average 73,136 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 74,703 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,236.01 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.2717
14.9145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to JMD 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 15.2945, compared to 15.9956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2945
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.2680 JMD (High: 15.5980 / Low: 15.3300). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0525 JMD (High: 16.1866 / Low: 16.1341).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2680
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0525

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0330 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 16.0556) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.9246), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1310 (+7.58%).

2016 Avg (October) 16.0556
2015 Avg (October) 14.9246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.1087 14.9406 15.0276
February 15.1847 15.0608 15.1233
March 15.2299 15.1509 15.2087
April 15.3919 15.2208 15.2683
May 15.5980 15.3300 15.4654
June 15.8064 15.5738 15.6735
July 15.8550 15.7982 15.8273
August 15.9179 15.8144 15.8649
September 15.9778 15.8911 15.9413
October 16.1878 15.9673 16.0556
November 16.1866 16.1341 16.1586
December 16.1717 16.0847 16.1256