YEARLY HIGH
154.9460 KRW
YEARLY LOW
136.8904 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
145.1872 KRW

2016 MOP to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 154.9460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 136.8904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.0556 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 149.8329 to the December average rate of 148.1606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 154.9460 was up 2.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 150.7187, 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 774,730 KRW
2015 Average 708,702 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 684,452 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,277.96 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

153.2839
137.5826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to KRW 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 147.7861, compared to 142.5882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.7861
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 142.5882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 10.6401 KRW (High: 153.9988 / Low: 143.3586). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8579 KRW (High: 144.8083 / Low: 141.9503).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.6401
April Spread (Stable) ±2.8579

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 4.5685 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 151.9754) against the same month in 2015 (average: 137.8211), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1543 (+10.27%).

2016 Avg (February) 151.9754
2015 Avg (February) 137.8211

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 151.3843 146.8364 149.8329
February 154.9460 149.3177 151.9754
March 153.9988 143.3586 148.1921
April 144.8083 141.9503 143.6236
May 149.1660 142.6195 146.8960
June 149.1265 143.6860 146.1968
July 145.3500 139.8283 142.7655
August 140.4699 137.1573 139.0900
September 140.9378 136.8904 138.8910
October 143.7526 137.7801 140.9862
November 147.8362 142.0895 145.6357
December 151.5781 144.9574 148.1606