2016 MOP to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.1081 JPY

YEARLY LOW

12.5198 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.6043 JPY

2016 MOP to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 15.1081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 12.5198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5883 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7801 to the December average rate of 14.5185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 15.1081 was down 3.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 15.7351, 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 75,540 JPY

2015 Average 75,804 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 62,599 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,941.44 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

14.9903

12.4683

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to JPY 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 13.9572, compared to 13.2515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.9572

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 1.3764 JPY (High: 14.2870 / Low: 12.9105). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3157 JPY (High: 14.2684 / Low: 13.9526).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3764

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3157

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4815 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4815

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 14.2986) against the same month in 2015 (average: 14.8641), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5654 (-3.80%).

2016 Avg (February) 14.2986

2015 Avg (February) 14.8641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.0917	14.5404	14.7801
February	15.1081	14.0259	14.2986
March	14.2684	13.9526	14.1433
April	13.9895	13.3390	13.7252
May	13.8572	13.3125	13.6132
June	13.7264	12.7801	13.1826
July	13.4007	12.5850	12.9926
August	12.9135	12.5198	12.6785
September	13.0089	12.5623	12.7661
October	13.1475	12.6844	12.9782
November	14.2870	12.9105	13.5749
December	14.7488	14.2021	14.5185