YEARLY HIGH
424.5248 MGA
YEARLY LOW
367.5755 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
397.4144 MGA

2016 MOP to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 424.5248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 367.5755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.9493 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 400.5840 to the December average rate of 417.1557, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 424.5248 was down 0.59% compared to the 2015 peak of 427.0498, 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 2,122,624 MGA
2015 Average 1,942,647 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,837,878 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 284,746.62 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

421.0817
373.9697
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MGA 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 400.6118, compared to 394.2170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3948 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 400.6118
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 394.2170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 35.7179 MGA (High: 403.2934 / Low: 367.5755). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.8286 MGA (High: 400.4212 / Low: 396.5926).

July Spread (Volatile) ±35.7179
April Spread (Stable) ±3.8286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 23.0596 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.0596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 417.1557) against the same month in 2015 (average: 402.5834), the exchange rate shifted by +14.5723 (+3.62%).

2016 Avg (December) 417.1557
2015 Avg (December) 402.5834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 403.1211 398.4265 400.5840
February 400.9061 393.1841 397.4584
March 407.2687 398.2131 401.2827
April 400.4212 396.5926 398.5385
May 406.6530 392.5271 397.5681
June 411.0150 405.2972 408.2394
July 403.2934 367.5755 385.1798
August 381.9108 369.3281 377.8957
September 388.9070 379.1583 381.6317
October 402.8202 388.8949 397.7778
November 416.6431 394.1458 405.6614
December 424.5248 413.1309 417.1557