YEARLY HIGH
0.0846 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.0768 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0791 LVL

2016 MOP to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0846. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.0768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0795 to the December average rate of 0.0834, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0846 was up 1.21% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0836, 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 423 LVL
2015 Average 395 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 384 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.99 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0840
0.0770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to LVL 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 0.0783, compared to 0.0798 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0798

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0044 LVL (High: 0.0831 / Low: 0.0787). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LVL (High: 0.0785 / Low: 0.0780).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0834) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0802), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+4.09%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0834
2015 Avg (December) 0.0802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0802 0.0788 0.0795
February 0.0797 0.0775 0.0785
March 0.0796 0.0776 0.0786
April 0.0781 0.0772 0.0776
May 0.0786 0.0768 0.0777
June 0.0792 0.0773 0.0780
July 0.0800 0.0785 0.0789
August 0.0787 0.0777 0.0782
September 0.0785 0.0780 0.0782
October 0.0798 0.0782 0.0790
November 0.0831 0.0787 0.0810
December 0.0846 0.0819 0.0834