YEARLY HIGH
173.3629 MMK
YEARLY LOW
145.6410 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
154.5220 MMK

2016 MOP to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 173.3629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 145.6410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.7219 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.1153 to the December average rate of 168.8605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 173.3629 was up 5.37% compared to the 2015 peak of 164.5295, 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 866,815 MMK
2015 Average 694,545 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 728,205 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138,609.69 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

171.0808
144.4369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP to MMK 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 152.1821, compared to 156.8620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 152.1821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 156.8620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 9.0357 MMK (High: 161.8890 / Low: 152.8532). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.1843 MMK (High: 149.3597 / Low: 147.1754).

February Spread (Volatile) ±9.0357
June Spread (Stable) ±2.1843

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.5948 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 168.8605) against the same month in 2015 (average: 162.8972), the exchange rate shifted by +5.9633 (+3.66%).

2016 Avg (December) 168.8605
2015 Avg (December) 162.8972

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 163.7299 160.8061 162.1153
February 161.8890 152.8532 155.5205
March 155.0032 150.9696 152.2422
April 152.2785 145.6410 148.0662
May 148.4847 145.6649 146.6572
June 149.3597 147.1754 148.4909
July 148.7947 146.0967 147.4889
August 151.4789 147.9685 149.3128
September 157.5488 150.1940 153.7985
October 161.3580 156.3906 159.3745
November 164.7910 159.7897 162.3368
December 173.3629 164.7540 168.8605