YEARLY HIGH
9.5118 KGS
YEARLY LOW
8.3839 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7476 KGS

2016 MOP to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 9.5118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 8.3839.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1279 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.4681 to the December average rate of 8.6637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.5118 was down 1.20% compared to the 2015 peak of 9.6278, 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 47,559 KGS
2015 Average 40,341 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 41,919 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,639.63 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.5727
8.3185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KGS 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 8.9209, compared to 8.5744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.4359 KGS (High: 9.2319 / Low: 8.7960). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0603 KGS (High: 8.6933 / Low: 8.6330).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4359
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0603

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 9.4681) against the same month in 2015 (average: 7.4233), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0449 (+27.55%).

2016 Avg (January) 9.4681
2015 Avg (January) 7.4233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.5118 9.4241 9.4681
February 9.4735 9.1635 9.3365
March 9.2319 8.7960 9.0463
April 8.8107 8.5523 8.6377
May 8.5974 8.5086 8.5464
June 8.5644 8.4280 8.4904
July 8.5241 8.3839 8.4230
August 8.6248 8.5151 8.5860
September 8.6567 8.5042 8.6013
October 8.6152 8.4945 8.5455
November 8.6680 8.5783 8.6268
December 8.6933 8.6330 8.6637