YEARLY HIGH
59.3705 KMF
YEARLY LOW
53.5625 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.4852 KMF

2016 MOP to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 59.3705. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 53.5625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8079 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.3451 to the December average rate of 58.4214, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 59.3705 was up 1.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 58.5638, 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 296,852 KMF
2015 Average 277,789 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 267,813 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,039.75 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

58.8423
53.7912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KMF 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 54.9718, compared to 55.9986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.9718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 55.9986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 2.9484 KMF (High: 58.1979 / Low: 55.2495). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7046 KMF (High: 55.5386 / Low: 54.8340).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.9484
September Spread (Stable) ±0.7046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.0437 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 58.4214) against the same month in 2015 (average: 56.4480), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9734 (+3.50%).

2016 Avg (December) 58.4214
2015 Avg (December) 56.4480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.1407 55.2458 56.3451
February 56.4102 54.3243 55.3215
March 56.5222 54.6663 55.3774
April 54.8922 54.0557 54.3336
May 55.3883 53.5625 54.2122
June 55.0849 53.6795 54.2410
July 56.0490 53.8773 54.7627
August 55.9494 54.7767 55.5285
September 55.5386 54.8340 54.9916
October 56.1955 54.9306 55.4720
November 58.1979 55.2495 56.8154
December 59.3705 57.6510 58.4214