2016 MOP to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1026.7143 LAK

YEARLY LOW

1004.1750 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1015.5671 LAK

2016 MOP to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1026.7143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1004.1750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5393 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1016.1467 to the December average rate of 1020.6554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1026.7143 was down 0.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 1034.9846, 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 5,133,572 LAK

2015 Average 5,092,784 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 5,020,875 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,696.67 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1021.9409

1011.1264

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LAK 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 1015.1493, compared to 1015.9850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1015.1493

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1015.9850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 22.5393 LAK (High: 1026.7143 / Low: 1004.1750). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9623 LAK (High: 1014.6435 / Low: 1010.6812).

December Spread (Volatile) ±22.5393

August Spread (Stable) ±3.9623

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 2.5833 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1020.6554) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1021.9017), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2464 (-0.12%).

2016 Avg (December) 1020.6554

2015 Avg (December) 1021.9017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1021.3430	1010.5430	1016.1467
February	1019.5865	1008.0338	1013.5634
March	1022.6186	1011.2912	1017.3109
April	1017.3972	1009.3892	1015.1475
May	1021.2556	1013.2640	1014.9590
June	1016.1892	1009.7436	1013.7680
July	1016.1151	1007.8100	1012.0276
August	1014.6435	1010.6812	1012.6136
September	1016.0878	1011.1495	1013.0861
October	1020.5906	1012.6929	1016.4874
November	1024.4971	1016.5508	1021.0397
December	1026.7143	1004.1750	1020.6554