2016 MOP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.7555 LKR

YEARLY LOW

17.8876 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.2783 LKR

2016 MOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 18.7555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 17.8876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8679 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.9700 to the December average rate of 18.6596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 18.7555 was up 3.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 18.1688, 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 93,777 LKR

2015 Average 85,156 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 89,438 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,339.35 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

18.7286

17.9010

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LKR 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 18.1684, compared to 18.3883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.1684

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.5923 LKR (High: 18.6355 / Low: 18.0432). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1073 LKR (High: 18.2736 / Low: 18.1663).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5923

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0412 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 18.6596) against the same month in 2015 (average: 17.9915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6681 (+3.71%).

2016 Avg (December) 18.6596

2015 Avg (December) 17.9915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.0684	17.8876	17.9700
February	18.0985	17.8935	17.9829
March	18.6355	18.0432	18.2113
April	18.3802	18.0925	18.2348
May	18.4723	18.2380	18.3171
June	18.5200	18.1086	18.2941
July	18.3305	18.1823	18.2528
August	18.2736	18.1663	18.2200
September	18.3598	18.1610	18.2413
October	18.5293	18.3308	18.4067
November	18.6201	18.4836	18.5495
December	18.7555	18.5587	18.6596