2016 MOP to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

189.5072 LBP

YEARLY LOW

187.4235 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

188.7789 LBP

2016 MOP to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 189.5072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 187.4235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0837 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.4284 to the December average rate of 188.7629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 189.5072 was down 0.84% compared to the 2015 peak of 191.1058, 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 947,536 LBP

2015 Average 944,337 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 937,118 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,418.51 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

189.0415

188.2270

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LBP 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 188.6661, compared to 188.8917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 188.6661

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 188.8917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1.9924 LBP (High: 189.4160 / Low: 187.4235). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5939 LBP (High: 189.1065 / Low: 188.5126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.9924

October Spread (Stable) ±0.5939

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2107 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 188.9132) against the same month in 2015 (average: 188.8802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0329 (+0.02%).

2016 Avg (August) 188.9132

2015 Avg (August) 188.8802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	189.4160	187.4235	188.4284
February	188.8140	187.8103	188.2949
March	189.3198	188.4431	188.8100
April	189.1227	188.5183	188.8647
May	189.0925	188.3172	188.7805
June	189.1649	188.4455	188.8181
July	189.3626	188.4935	188.9300
August	189.5072	188.4290	188.9132
September	189.2587	188.6110	188.8722
October	189.1065	188.5126	188.8984
November	189.3171	188.4433	188.9736
December	189.1433	188.0963	188.7629